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Define linear charge density and write its SI units.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Linear Charge Density**: - Linear charge density is defined as the amount of electric charge per unit length along a line. It quantifies how much charge is distributed over a certain length. 2. **Mathematical Representation**: - Linear charge density is represented by the symbol \( \lambda \). - The formula for linear charge density can be expressed as: ...
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  • The electric field on two sides of a large charged plate is shown in figure. The charge density on the plate in SI units is given by (epsilon_0 is the permittivity of free space in SI units).

    A
    `2epsilon_0`
    B
    `4epsilon_0`
    C
    `10epsilon_0`
    D
    zero
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