As shown in the figure,a ball $B$ is suspended by a string $S$ from a large charged plate $P$ such that it makes an angle $\theta$ with the plate. The surface charge density of the plate is proportional to which of the following?

  • A
    $\sin \theta$
  • B
    $\tan \theta$
  • C
    $\cos \theta$
  • D
    $\cot \theta$

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