A-LevelPhysicsElectric fieldsOct/Nov 2019Paper 1 Q291 Mark
P is a point near to charge X as shown. [Figure showing a point X, and a point P to its right.] When a negatively charged test charge is placed at point P, it is found to experience a force of repulsion from X that is radially away from X. Which arrow correctly shows the direction of the electric field at point P due to the charge X?
AAn arrow pointing left from P.
BAn arrow pointing up from P.
CAn arrow pointing right from P.
DAn arrow pointing down from P.
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