6-The net electric charge of the earth is considered to be equivalent to 1 electron / m (i.e. --e C / m2?) On the surface. If so, what is the potential of the earth? (Earth radius 6.4x108 cm)

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6-The net electric charge of the earth is considered to be equivalent to 1 electron / m (i.e. --e C / m2?) On the surface.
If so, what is the potential of the earth? (Earth radius 6.4x108 cm)

a) O - 0.116 x10°v
b) O -0.92 V
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c)O -11,6 V
d) - 0.116 V
e) O 678x10'5v
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Transcribed Image Text:a) O - 0.116 x10°v b) O -0.92 V 031 c)O -11,6 V d) - 0.116 V e) O 678x10'5v Roc biralk
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