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Area charge density (σ)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Area charge density refers to how much charge is distributed over a given area. It quantifies how concentrated or spread out charges are on a surface.

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