$A$ square plate of side $a$ is placed in the $xy$-plane with its center at the origin. If the surface charge density of the square plate is given by $\sigma = xy$,then the total charge on the plate will be:

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $a^2$
  • C
    $3a^2$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{2}a^2$

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