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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.
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.