The dielectric strength of air at $NTP$ is $3 \times {10^6}\,V/m$ then the maximum charge that can be given to a spherical conductor of radius $3\, m$ is

  • A

    $3 \times {10^{ - 4}}\,C$

  • B

    $3 \times {10^{ - 3}}\,C$

  • C

    $3 \times {10^{ - 2}}\,C$

  • D

    $3 \times {10^{ - 1}}\,C$

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