The insulation property of air breaks down at $E = 3 \times 10^6 \ V/m$. The maximum charge that can be given to a sphere of diameter $5 \ m$ is approximately (in coulombs):

  • A
    $2 \times 10^{-2}$
  • B
    $2 \times 10^{-3}$
  • C
    $2 \times 10^{-4}$
  • D
    $2 \times 10^{-5}$

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