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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

Question

Determine the most possible relationship between q1 and q2 in figure B
Options
A q1 = q2
Correct Answer
B q1 = 3q2
C q1 < q2
D q1 > q2
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The field lines indicate the charges are of equal magnitude. The number of field lines originating from or terminating on a charge is proportional to the charge magnitude.

Hint

What does the number of electric field lines indicate about the charge?

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