The electric field just outside the surface of a hollow conducting sphere of radius 20 cm has a magnitude of 500 N/C and is directed outward. An unknown charge Q is introduced into the center of the sphere and it is noted that the electric field is still directed outward but has decreased to 100 N/C. What is the magnitude of the charge Q?

A. 1.5 nC
B. 1.8 nC
C. 1.3 nC
D. 1.1 nC
E. 2.7 nC


Answer: B

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