A point charge of -10 c is located 5km above the earths


A point charge of -10 C is located 5km above the earth's surface. Assume the surface is a perfectly flat conductor.

a) What is the magnitude and direction of the electric field directly below the charge?

b) What is the magnitude and direction of the electric field at the surface, directly below the charge?

c) Calculate the surface charge density directly below the charge.

d) Calculate the surface charge density at the surface beneath charge.

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