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Which of the following statement is correct ? If E = 0 , at all points of a closed surface.
a. the electirc flux through the surface is zero.
b. the total charge enclosed by the surface is zero.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the two statements given the condition that the electric field \( E = 0 \) at all points of a closed surface. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Understanding Electric Flux**: The electric flux \( \Phi \) through a closed surface is given by the equation: \[ \Phi = \oint E \cdot dA ...
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