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PHY 102 Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law Objective Question
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If you move a charge in a direction where the electric field lines are getting closer together, what happens to the force it feels?
Options
A The force decreases.
B The force increases.
Correct Answer
C The force remains zero.
D The force flips direction.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Close field lines represent a stronger electric field (E), and since F = qE, a stronger field exerts a greater force.

Hint

Density of lines equals field strength.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 159 of 1819
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