NEET Physics Electric Field Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The electric field at a point due to multiple charges is the vector sum of the fields due to individual charges. | Reason (R): The electric field due to a single point charge is proportional to the charge and inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the charge.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The superposition principle states that the total electric field is the vector sum of fields due to individual charges, which is explained by the behavior of electric fields from point charges as described by Coulomb's law.
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