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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 16 Objective Question

Question

Which of the following is the correct unit for volume charge density?
Options
A C.m<sup>-2</sup>
B C.m<sup>-1</sup>
C C.m<sup>-3</sup>
Correct Answer
D D C.m<sup>-1</sup>
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Volume charge density (ρ) is defined as the amount of charge (Q) per unit volume (V). The unit of charge is Coulombs (C), and the unit of volume is cubic meters (m3). Therefore, the unit for volume charge density is C/m3, which can also be written as C.m-3.

Hint

Recall the definition of volume charge density: charge per unit volume.

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