A negative point charge is moving along a circular orbit around a positive point charge. Which aspect(s) of the electric force on the negative point charge will remain constant as it moves?
Correct answer: B. Magnitude
- A. Direction
- B. Magnitude
- C. Both direction and magnitude
- D. Neither direction and magnitude
Explanation
As the charges have opposite signs , so only direction changes but magnitude of point charges remain constant.
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