A unit positive charge + qo placed anywhere in the vicinity of a positive point charge, experience a repulsive force directed
Correct answer: B. Radially outward
- A. Radially inward
- B. Radially outward
- C. Radially zero
- D. None of these
Explanation
A unit positive charge +qo placed in the vicinity of another positive point charge will experience a repulsive force directed radially outward. This repulsion occurs because like charges repel each other. The strongest force occurs when the charges are very close, decreasing as the distance increases. Thus, option B is correct.Option A is incorrect because a radially inward force would imply attraction, which is not the case for like charges. Option C is incorrect as the force is never zero unless the charges are infinitely distant. Option D is incorrect because option B correctly describes the situation.
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