$\sigma$ is the uniform surface charge density of a thin spherical shell of radius $R$. The electric field at any point on the surface of the spherical shell is:

  • [JEE MAIN 2024]
  • A

    $\sigma / \epsilon_0 R$

  • B

    $\sigma / 2 \in_0$

  • C

    $\sigma / \epsilon_0$

  • D

    $\sigma / 4 \in_0$

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