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Gaussian surface
A Gaussian surface is a closed two-dimensional surface through which a flux or electric field is to be calculated. The surface is used in conjunction with Gauss's law (a consequence of the divergence theorem), allowing one to calculate the total enclosed electric charge by performing a surface integral.
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