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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 5 Objective Question

Question

Electric field 2.0 m from point charge is 8.0×10⁴ N/C. Field at 4.0 m?
Options
A 2.0×10⁴ N/C
Correct Answer
B 4.0×10⁴ N/C
C 1.6×10⁵ N/C
D 3.2×10⁴ N/C
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

E ∝ 1/r². Double r → E becomes 1/4. 8e4/4 = 2e4 N/C.

Hint

E ∝ 1/r².

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