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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 8 Objective Question
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Out of the following statements concerning an electric field, which is NOT true?
Options
A Electric intensity is a vector quantity
B E at a point is numerically equal to force on a charge placed there
Correct Answer
C An electric field is defined as a point in space where a charge experiences force
D Unit field intensity exerts 1 N on 1 C
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

E = F/q, so numerically equal to force per unit charge, not force on any charge. B is misleading.

Hint

E = F/q, not F.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Test Compilation PHY 102 8
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 541 of 1819
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