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Which of the following statements `is//are` correct?
a. Electric field calculated by Gauss law is the field due to only those charges which are enclosed inside the Gaussian surface.
b. Gauss law is applicable only when there is a symmetrical distribution of charge.
c. Electric flux through a closed surface is equal to total flux due to all the charges enclosed within that surface only.

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a. False. Electric field is due to all charges present
inside the outside.
b. False. Gauss's a law is applicable for any distribution of charge. But if is more useful when the charge is distributed symmetrically.
c. True. Net flux is due to the charges inside only.
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