Physics-Electric Field
NEET Physics Electric Field MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12
What is the dependence of the electric field due to a point charge on the distance from the charge?
A
Inversely proportional to the square of the distance
B
Directly proportional to the distance
C
Inversely proportional to the distance
D
Independent of the distance
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The magnitude of the electric field at a point decreases inversely as the square of the distance from the charge, indicating a 1/r^2 dependence.
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