If $q$ is the charge per unit area on the surface of a conductor,then the electric field intensity at a point on the surface is

  • A
    $\frac{q}{\varepsilon_0}$ normal to surface
  • B
    $\frac{q}{2\varepsilon_0}$ normal to surface
  • C
    $\frac{q}{\varepsilon_0}$ tangential to surface
  • D
    $\frac{q}{2\varepsilon_0}$ tangential to surface

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