A positive point charge is in an electric field created by a negative point char

Question

A positive point charge is in an electric field created by a negative point charge. Which of the following is true?

A) the field points toward the negative charge, and the force on the positive charge is in the opposite direction to the field.

B) the field points away from the negative charge, and the force on the positive charge is in the same direction as the field.

C) the field points away from the negative charge, and the force on the positive charge is in the opposite direction to the field.

D) the field points toward the negative charge and the force on the positive charge is in the same direction as the field.

Explanation / Answer

The correct answer is:

D) the field points toward the negative charge and the force on the positive charge is in the same direction as the field.

Its a fact that the electric force and electric field points in the same direction.

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