AIIMS 2018 Physics Electric Field MCQ Question
Assertion : A point charge is brought in an electric field. The field at a nearby point will increase, whatever be the nature of the charge.
Reason : The electric field is independent of the nature of charge.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The electric field at a nearby point is the vector sum of the existing electric field and the field created by the introduced charge. If the charge is positive, it contributes to an increase in the electric field strength at points in its vicinity, while a negative charge will decrease the electric field strength depending on the relative position. Since the question does not provide alternative options with relevant information, the focus remains solely on the influence of the charge brought into the existing electric field. Understanding this concept is crucial for analyzing how charges interact within electric fields.
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