In the absence of other conductors, the surface charge density

  • A

    Is proportional to the charge on the conductor and its surface area

  • B

    Inversely proportional to the charge and directly proportional to the surface area

  • C

    Directly proportional to the charge and inversely proportional to the surface area

  • D

    Inversely proportional to the charge and the surface area

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