Flux through a hole in a sphere?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the electric flux through a hole in a nonconducting hollow sphere surrounding a point charge. A 6:1 microcoulomb charge is positioned at the origin, and a hole with a radius of 1.02 mm is drilled along the z-axis of a sphere with a radius of 9.1 cm. The participants are seeking assistance in determining the electric flux in units of N·m²/C, emphasizing the need for a clear solution based on established electrostatic principles.

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Flux through a hole in a sphere?

I have worked on this for a while and need some help. Answers or hints are appericated


A 6:1 uC charge located at the origin of a cartesian coordinate system is surrounded by a nonconducting hollow sphere of radius 9:1 cm. A drill with a radius of 1:02 mm is aligned along the z axis, and a hole is drilled
in the sphere. Calculate the electric flux through the hole.
Answer in units of N/m(sqd)=C.
 
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