Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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Chapter 19 - Electric Charges, Forces, and Fields - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 687: 77

Answer

The charges +2q and +q are enclosed by the Gaussian surface.

Work Step by Step

According to Gauss's law, the electric flux through any closed surface is directly proportional to the amount of charge enclosed by it. We are given that the electric flux is $\frac{+3q}{\epsilon_{\circ}}$, so the charges +2q and +q are enclosed by the Gaussian surface (and the negative charge is not enclosed).
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