The magnitude of the average electric field normally present

Last updated: 6/14/2023

The magnitude of the average electric field normally present in the atmosphere just above the surface of the Earth is about 150 N C directed inward towards the center of the Earth This gives the total net surface charge carried by the Earth to be Given 8 85 x 10 2 C N m R 6 37 x 10 m A 670 kC Sm E 1 6 Co MY