NEET Physics Electric Field MCQ Question
A diagram shows two charges, q1 and q2, placed at different points in space. Electric field lines are drawn around them with arrows indicating direction. Which of the following statements correctly describes the direction of the electric field lines around these charges?
Field lines are radially outward from positive charge q1 and radially inward towards negative charge q2.
Field lines are radially inward towards positive charge q1 and radially outward from negative charge q2.
Field lines are circular around positive charge q1 and radial around negative charge q2.
Field lines are circular around both charges q1 and q2.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Electric field lines originate from positive charges and terminate on negative charges. Therefore, they are radially outward from a positive charge and radially inward towards a negative charge.
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