NEET Physics Electric Field MCQ Question
Consider a diagram showing two point charges q1 and q2 separated by a distance, with point P at a distance from both charges. How is the direction of the electric field at point P determined?
By the vector sum of electric fields due to q1 and q2.
By the scalar sum of charges q1 and q2.
By the difference in magnitudes of q1 and q2.
By the product of charges q1 and q2.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The electric field at point P is determined by applying the superposition principle, which involves the vector sum of electric fields due to individual charges, as described in the context.
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