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If the radius of the Gaussian surface enclosing a charge is halved, how does the electric flux through the Gaussian surface change?

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Total charge enclosed by the Gaussian surface remains same even when radius is halved. Therefore, total electric flux remains constant as per Gauss. theorem. Hence, there is no change in the electric flux through the Gaussian surface.
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