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The SI unit of linear charge density is

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C m^{- 1}

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C m^{- 2}

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C m^{- 3}

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C

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Solution

The correct option is A $C m^{- 1}$
Linear charge density is defined as the charge present per unit length.

Hence, $λ = \frac{Q}{L}$

Hence, unit is $C / m = C m^{- 1}$

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