Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics

4th Edition

ISBN: 9780131495081

Author: Douglas C. Giancoli

Publisher: Addison-Wesley

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Chapter 22, Problem 55GP

A point charge of 9.20 nC is located at the origin and a second charge of −5.00 nC is located on the x axis at x = 2.75 cm. Calculate the electric flux through a sphere centered at the origin with radius 1.00 m. Repeat the calculation for a sphere of radius 2.00 m.

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Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics

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