Consider four closed surfaces $S_1, S_2, S_3,$ and $S_4$ each enclosing the same charge $q_1$. Compare the electric flux through these surfaces.

  • A
    is minimum
  • B
    is maximum
  • C
    equal to $S_2$ but less than $S_4$
  • D
    equal for all surfaces

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