$\sigma$ is the uniform surface charge density of a thin spherical shell of radius $R$. The electric field at any point on the surface of the spherical shell is:

  • A
    $\sigma / \epsilon_0 R$
  • B
    $\sigma / 2 \epsilon_0$
  • C
    $\sigma / \epsilon_0$
  • D
    $\sigma / 4 \epsilon_0$

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