NEET Physics Electric Field MCQ Question
Which of the following statements regarding electric fields is correct?
The electric field is a vector quantity that varies from point to point in space.
Electric fields can only be defined at points where there are discrete charges.
The electric field is independent of the positions of the source charges.
Electric fields can be considered only in systems with no symmetry.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The electric field is indeed a vector quantity that varies from one point to another in space, as stated in the NCERT context. Statement B is incorrect because electric fields can be defined for continuous charge distributions as well. Statement C is false as the electric field is determined by the positions of source charges. Statement D is misleading since electric fields can be analyzed using Gauss's law, which is particularly useful in symmetric systems.
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