The electric field strength near the surface of Earth is about 300V/m.

(a) Calculate the magnitude of the charge density on the surface ofEarth.

(b) Calculate the total charge on Earth.

(c) What is the value of the electric potential at Earth's surface? (Assume the potential is zero at infinity.)

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