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PHY 102 Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law Objective Question
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Question

In the vector form of Coulomb's Law, the force is directed along what path?
Options
A A circular orbit around the larger charge.
B The line connecting the two point charges.
Correct Answer
C Perpendicular to the electric field lines.
D Tangent to the surface of the nearest conductor.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Electrostatic force is a central force, meaning it always acts along the straight line that joins the centers of the two interacting charges.

Hint

It acts directly between the two centers.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 123 of 1819
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