The maximum electric field that can be held in air without producing ionization of air is $10^7\,V/m$. The maximum potential,therefore,to which a conducting sphere of radius $0.10\,m$ can be charged in air is:

  • A
    $10^9\,V$
  • B
    $10^8\,V$
  • C
    $10^7\,V$
  • D
    $10^6\,V$

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