What Is the Net Electric Flux Through Each Closed Surface?

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SUMMARY

The net electric flux through each closed surface surrounding the charges q1 = 4.30 nC, q2 = -7.70 nC, and q3 = 3.40 nC is calculated using Gauss's Law, represented by the equation ΦE = Qencl/ε0. For surfaces S1 through S4, the calculations yield correct results, while surface S5 results in a net electric flux of zero due to the total enclosed charge being zero (4.30 nC - 7.70 nC + 3.40 nC = 0). This confirms that the net electric flux is directly proportional to the enclosed charge.

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Homework Statement


The three small spheres shown in the figure below carry charges q1 = 4.30 nC, q2 = -7.70 nC, and q3 = 3.40 nC.

Find the net electric flux through each of the following closed surfaces shown in cross section in the figure.

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Homework Equations


\PhiE=\frac{Q_{encl}}{\epsilon_0}

The Attempt at a Solution


Using the above equation, I got the right answers for S1 through S4, but I'm getting the wrong answer for S5:
\PhiE=\frac{Q_{encl}}{\epsilon_0}= \frac{4.30-7.70+3.40}{\epsilon_0}= \frac{0}{\epsilon_0}=0
 
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