How Do You Calculate the Electric Charge of a Sphere?

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To calculate the electric charge of a sphere, the electric field strength at a distance from its center is essential. Given an electric field of 30,000 N/C at 0.1 m from the sphere's center, the charge can be determined using the formula E = kQ/r², where k is Coulomb's constant. The radius of the sphere is 0.05 m, but the charge is calculated based on the distance from the center. The final calculated charge of the sphere is 3.3E-8 C. This demonstrates the application of electric field equations in determining charge.
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Homework Statement



You have an electrically charged sphere.

The strength of an electric field 0.1 m away from the center of the sphere is 30,000 N/C.

The radius of the sphere is 0.05 m.

What is the electric charge (Q) of the sphere?

Homework Equations



E = F/q - E = -V/d

The Attempt at a Solution



I don't know how to attempt this problem, I'm not even sure if these equations are relevant. Someone please help.
 
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Nevermind, I got it. 3.3E-8 C
 
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