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A closed surface has a net flux of \( 7.91 \times 10^5 \, \text{Nm}^2/\text{C} \). What is the charge
enclosed?

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**Gauss's law** Φ = ∮ E·dA = q_enc/ε₀ is fundamental relation between flux and enclosed charge. For charge at centre of cube, total flux = q/ε₀ distributes equally over six faces, each receiving Φ/6, but total remains q/ε₀ irrespective of cube edge. Φ = (q/ε₀) . q = Φ ε₀ = 7.91 × 10⁵ × 8.854 × 10⁻¹² = 7 × 10⁻⁶ C = 7 μC . Substituting values gives 7.0 μC, which matches expected magnitude for this electrostatic configuration, confirming Coulomb's and Gauss's principles and charge quantization consistency.

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