Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Katz, Debora M.
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Chapter 25, Problem 21PQ
The colored regions in Figure P25.21 represent four three-dimensional Gaussian surfaces A through D. The regions may also contain three charged particles, with qA + +5.00 nC, qB = −5.00 nC, and qC = +8.00 nC, that are nearby as shown. What is the electric flux through each of the four surfaces?
FIGURE P25.21
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