An infinitely long thin straight wire has a uniform charge density of $\frac{1}{4} \times 10^{-2} \text{ C/m}$. What is the magnitude of the electric field at a distance of $20 \text{ cm}$ from the axis of the wire?

  • A
    $1.12 \times 10^{10} \text{ N/C}$
  • B
    $4.5 \times 10^{10} \text{ N/C}$
  • C
    $2.25 \times 10^{10} \text{ N/C}$
  • D
    $9 \times 10^{10} \text{ N/C}$

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