Consider the situation shown in the figure. What are the signs of q₁ and q₂? If the lines are drawn in proportion to the charges, what is the ratio q₁/q₂?

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Solution

The electric lines of force are entering charge q₁; so, it is negative. On the other hand, the lines of force are originating from charge q₂; so, it is positive. If the lines are drawn in proportion to the charges, then
$\frac{q_{1}}{q_{2}} = \frac{6}{18} \Rightarrow \frac{q_{1}}{q_{2}} = \frac{1}{3}$
6 lines are entering q₁ and 18 are coming out of q₂.

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