Question

Figure shows the electric field lines around three point charges $A$, $B$ and $C$. Which of the following charges are positive?

• A. Only $A$
• B. Only $C$
• C. Both $A$ and $C$
• D. Both $B$ and $C$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In the given figure, the electric lines of force emanate from $A$ and $C$. Therefore, charges $A$ and $C$ must be positive.