Figure P24.54 shows a cylindrical Gaussian surface enclosing a segment of a long charged wire. Consider using

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Figure P24.54 shows a cylindrical Gaussian surface enclosing a segment of a long charged wire. Consider using a spherical Gaussian surface to enclose the same segment of the wire.

(a) Which surface, cylindrical or spherical, has the greater electric flux through it?

(b) Which surface is more appropriate for calculating the electric flux? Justify your answer.

Data from Figure P24.54

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