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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 18 Objective Question

Question

Which is/are correct about the direction of electric field E at a point P? i. radially outward if the field is positive; ii. radially inward if the field is negative; iii. radially inward if the field is positive; iv. radially outward if the field is negative.
Options
A i & ii
Correct Answer
B i & iii
C ii & iv
D i, ii, iii & iv
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Field lines point away from positive charges and toward negative charges, so statements i and ii correctly describe the field direction.

Hint

Remember: field lines leave positive charges and enter negative charges.

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