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A cube with 5 cm sides carries a charge of 6 C. What is the surface charge density?

Correct answer C. 400 C m⁻²

Explanation

The total surface area is 6 x (0.05 m)² = 0.015 m², so the surface charge density is 6 / 0.015 = 400 C per square metre.

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