For a given surface the Gauss's law is stated as $\oint {E \cdot ds} = 0$. From this we can conclude that

  • A

    $E$ is necessarily zero on the surface

  • B

    $E$ is perpendicular to the surface at every point

  • C

    The total flux through the surface is zero

  • D

    The flux is only going out of the surface

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