magnitude of the surface charge (q) needed on the satellite’s hull to generate the electric field

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1. A miniature satellite is approximately spherical, of diameter d=1.1284 m. To repel charged particles from the solar wind, it generates an electric field of magnitude 250 N/C at its surface.

a) Calculate the magnitude of the surface charge (q) needed on the satellite’s hull to generate the electric field.

b) Determine the surface charge density (σ) on the hull of the satellite, in terms of Coulombs per square meter.

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