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In which direction does the electric field point at a position directly north of a positive charge?

A. South
B. West
C. North
D. East

User Issam Ali
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Answer:

North on A p e x

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User Maxeng
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Answer:

B. South

Step-by-step explanation:

An electric field can be defined as the amount of electric force per unit charge. The direction of the electric field can be determined by the motion of a positive test charge under the electric force.

The direction of electric field is radially outward for a positive charge and radially inward for a negative charge. Thus, for the electric field points toward SOUTH at a position directly south of a positive charge.

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