Question

Point charges 1 and 2 have equal magnitude. The diagram to above shows the electric field lines surrounding them. Which of the following statements is true?

(A) Charge 1 is positive, charge 2 is negative.

(B) Charge 1 is negative, charge 2 is positive.

(C) Both charges 1 and 2 are positive.

(D) Both charges 1 and 2 are negative.

(E) Both charges 1 and 2 have the same sign, but it is impossible to tell which.

Answer 1

The correct option is: (A) Charge 1 is positive, charge 2 is negative.

Explanation:

Electric field lines point in the direction of the force on a positive charge (away from positive charges and toward negative charges)