Question

The figure shows the electric field lines in the vicinity of the two point charges. Which of the following statements concerning this situation are true ?

• A. $q_1$ is negative and $q_2$ is positive
• B. The magnitude of the ratio ($q_1/q_2$) is more than one
• C. Both $q_1$ and $q_2$ has the same sign of charge
• D. The electric field is strongest midway between the charges

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The magnitude of the ratio ($q_1/q_2$) is more than one

As it is clear from the diagram the density of electric field is more around $q_1$ than that around $q_2$ so the ratio should be more than one.
$\frac{q_1}{q_2}>1$