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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

Question

The direction of field strength at any point is
Options
A that of the test charge
B that of Coulomb's constant
C that of the force exerted on a positive charge
Correct Answer
D that of the force exerted on a negative charge
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Electric field direction is defined by the direction of the force on a small positive test charge

Hint

Electric field lines point away from positive charges.

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