If the magnitude of an electric field in air is as great

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If the magnitude of an electric field in air is as great as the air becomes ionized and begins to conduct electricity. This phenomenon is called dielectric breakdown. A charge of is to be placed on a conducting sphere. What is the minimum radius of a sphere that can hold this charge without breakdown?

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