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PHY 102 Coulomb's law and Electric Fields Objective Question
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How is the direction of the electric field at a point defined?
Options
A It is opposite to the direction of the force experienced by a positive test charge.
B It is the same as the direction of the force experienced by a negative test charge.
C It is perpendicular to the force experienced by any test charge.
D It is the same as the direction of the force experienced by a positive test charge.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 3 states: 'The direction of the electric field at a point is the same as the direction of the force experienced by a positive test charge placed at the point.'

Hint

The definition of the electric field is fundamentally based on the interaction with a positive test charge.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Coulomb's law and Electric Fields
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 839 of 1819
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