6. A charged spherical metal shell of radius R = 15cm has a surface charge distribution of6 = - 1.07 x 10-" C/m². Whats's the total charge on the surface of the sphere?

Answer Total charge = -30.25 X 10-9 C = -30.25 nC

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A charged spherical metal shell of radius R = 15cm has a surface charge distribut o = - 1.07 x 10-' C/m². Whats's the total charge on the surface of the sphere?

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