The Figure Shows Electric Field Lines Arising from Two Small

question 20

Multiple Choice

The figure shows electric field lines arising from two small charged particles P and Q.Consider the following two statements: (i) The charge on P is smaller than the charge on Q.
(ii) The electrostatic force exerted on P is smaller than the force exerted on Q.
Which of the above statements are true?

• A)Only (i)is true.
• B)Only (ii)is true.
• C)Both (i)and (ii)are true.
• D)Neither (i)nor (ii)is true.

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