A-LevelPhysicsElectric fields9702/12 · May/June 2018 · Q311 Mark
Four diagrams representing the electric field between two oppositely-charged point charges are shown. Which diagram correctly shows the electric field lines?
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ADiagram showing electric field lines originating from a positive point charge and terminating at a negative point charge, with correct curvature and density.
BDiagram showing electric field lines originating from positive charge, but with incorrect termination or curvature.
CDiagram showing electric field lines with incorrect directions and curvature.
DDiagram showing electric field lines with incorrect directions and curvature.
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A: Diagram showing electric field lines originating from a positive point charge and terminating at a negative point charge, with correct curvature and density.
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