The surface of Earth has what type of excessive charge density?

Positive

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Negative

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Neutral

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Positive during summer and negative during winters.

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Solution

The correct option is B Negative
There are excessive negative charge on the surface of the Earth and therefore Earth’s surface has negative surface charge density.

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