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In Physics / High School | 2025-07-07

In which direction does the electric field point at a position directly north of a positive charge?
A. North
B. East
C. West
D. South

Asked by cheerszya56

Answer (2)

The electric field at a position directly north of a positive charge points north, as it radiates outward from the positive charge. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

The electric field at a position directly north of a positive charge points north because it radiates outward from the positive charge. A positive test charge would be pushed away in that direction. Therefore, the chosen option is North (Option A).
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-09