The insulation property of air breaks down at $E = 3 \times {10^6}$ $volt\,/\,metre$. The maximum charge that can be given to a sphere of diameter $5\,m$ is approximately (in coulombs)

  • A

    $2 \times {10^{ - 2}}$

  • B

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

  • C

    $2 \times {10^{ - 4}}$

  • D

    $2 \times {10^{ - 5}}$

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