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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

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The electric intensity due to positive point charge is always directed?
Options
A Towards the field produce by positive charge
B away from the field produce by positive charge
Correct Answer
C Perpendicular to the direction of field
D None of these
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Electric field lines radiate outward from a positive point charge. The electric intensity is directed away from the positive charge.

Hint

What is the direction of electric field lines for a positive charge?

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