A 47 Cm Radius Spherical Conducting Shell Has a Uniform Surface

question 38

Multiple Choice

A 4.7 cm radius spherical conducting shell has a uniform surface charge density. What is the surface charge density if the electric field 1.5 m from its center is 17 N/C outward?

• A) 1.5 × 10^-7 C/m²
• B) 7.6 × 10^-6 C/m²
• C) 1.1 × 10^-7 C/m²
• D) 1.5 × 10^-9 C/m²
• E) 6.1 × 10^-7 C/m²

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