The electric field intensity at a point situated 4 metres from a point charge is 200 N/C. If the distance is reduced to 2 metres, what will be the field intensity?
Correct answer: B. 800 N/C
- A. 400 N/C
- B. 800 N/C
- C. 600 N/C
- D. 1200 N/C
Explanation
Electric field intensity (E) from a point charge is inversely proportional to the square of the distance (E ∝ 1/r²). Halving the distance (from 4m to 2m) will increase the field strength by a factor of 2², which is 4. The new intensity will be 200 N/C × 4 = 800 N/C.
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