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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 7 Objective Question

Question

Which statement is NOT true of electric fields?
Options
A Magnitude depends on test charge placed there
Correct Answer
B It is a vector field
C Force per unit charge on test positive charge at rest
D Can be generated by charges or time-varying B fields
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Electric field E is independent of test charge. A is false.

Hint

E = F/q, q cancels.

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