$A$ thin square plate is placed in the $x-y$ plane as shown in the figure,such that its center coincides with the origin. Its charge density at point $(x, y)$ is $\sigma = \sigma_0 xy$ (where $\sigma_0$ is a constant). Find the total charge on the plate.

  • A
    $\sigma_0 a^2$
  • B
    $-\sigma_0 a^2$
  • C
    $\frac{\sigma_0}{a^2}$
  • D
    Zero

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