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A Gaussian surface does not enclose a charge. Does it mean that E=0 on its surface?

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No. There can be electric field on the Gaussian surface even if the charge enclosed by it is zero. However, the net flux through the surface will be zero. For instance, the Gaussian surface may have a point charge outside it.
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