AIIMS2012Physics-Electrostatics
AIIMS 2012 Physics Electric Field MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
Electric field outside a long wire carrying charge q is proportional to
A
1/r
B
1/r²
C
3/5
D
3/r²
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Electric field due to a long charged wire is given as E = λ / 2πε₀r.
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