The figure shows a surface enclosing the charges q and -q. The net flux through the surface surrounding the two charges is A) q/$\isin$₀ B) 2q/$\isin$₀ C) -q/$\isin$₀ D) zero E) None of these is correct.

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The net flux through the surface is zero according to Gauss's Law. The total charge enclosed by the surface is zero because the charges q and -q cancel each other out. Therefore, the net electric field passing through the surface is also zero, which means the net flux is zero.

The Figure Shows a Surface Enclosing the Charges Q and -Q