The magnitude of the average electric field normally present in the atmosphere just above the surface of the Earth is about 150 N/C , directed inward towards the center of the Earth. This gives the total net surface charge carried by the Earth?
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Step 1: Calculate the total charge enclosed by the Earth using Gauss's Law formula: \[ \text{Total charge} = \frac{{\text{Electric field} \times 4\pi r^2}}{{\text{Electric constant}}} \] Show more…
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