The magnitude of the average electric field normally present in the atmosphere just above the surface of the Earth is about $150\, N/C$,directed inward towards the center of the Earth. This gives the total net surface charge carried by the Earth to be......$kC$ [Given ${\varepsilon _0} = 8.85 \times {10^{ - 12}}\,{C^2}/(N \cdot m^2), {R_E} = 6.37 \times {10^6}\,m$]

  • A
    $+670$
  • B
    $-670$
  • C
    $-680$
  • D
    $+680$

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