24. Electric Force & Field; Gauss' Law
Electric Fields in Conductors
Problem 24b
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionA spark occurs at the tip of a metal needle if the electric field strength exceeds 3.0 x 10⁶ N/C, the field strength at which air breaks down. What is the minimum surface charge density for producing a spark?
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