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Electric field lines due to a positive charge are:

Correct answer: D. Radially away from the charge

  • A. Always horizontal
  • B. Always vertical
  • C. Radially towards the charge
  • D. Radially away from the charge

Explanation

Because positive charges repel each other, the electric field around an isolated positive charge is oriented 'radially outward'. When they are represented by lines of force, or field lines, electric fields are depicted as starting on positive charges and terminating on negative charges.

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