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In the context of electric charges and fields, which of the following statements is true?
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Options:
  • A If the total charge enclosed by a surface is zero, the electric field everywhere on the surface is necessarily zero.
  • B If the total charge enclosed by a surface is zero, the electric field everywhere on the surface can be non-zero.
  • C If the electric field everywhere on a surface is zero, the net charge inside the surface is necessarily zero.
  • D If the electric field everywhere on a surface is zero, the net charge inside the surface can be non-zero.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: If the total charge enclosed by a surface is zero, the electric field everywhere on the surface can be non-zero.
Correct Option is : (B)
If the total charge enclosed by a surface is zero, the electric field everywhere on the surface can be non-zero.

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