Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12

Which of the following statements about electric charges and their interactions are correct?

A

Equation (1.3) correctly describes the force between two charges of any sign.

B

Like charges attract each other as per Equation (1.3).

C

Unlike charges repel each other according to Coulomb's law.

D

The direction of force between charges depends on their signs as described in Equation (1.3).

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Statement A is correct as Equation (1.3) is valid for any sign of charges. Statement B is incorrect because like charges repel. Statement C is incorrect as unlike charges attract. Statement D is partially correct, but it misrepresents the relationship since it states 'depends on their signs' without specifying the nature of the interaction.

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