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What is the direction of the electric field at the test point on the-x-axis, 50 cm from the charge q = +5.00nC which is located at the origin?
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eastward
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westward
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northward
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southward
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The direction of an electrical field at a point is the same as the direction of the electrical force acting on a positive test charge at that point.
Detailed explanation-2: -2.67 × 10-19 N/C See what the community says and unlock a badge.
Detailed explanation-3: -The electric field around a positive charge always points away from it. The electric field at a point to the left of the positive charge always points away from the charge, towards the left. As we know that like charges always repel with each other.
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