Question

The given figure gives electric lines of force due to two charges $q_1$ and $q_2$. What are the signs of the two charges?

• A. Both are positive
• B. $q_1$ is negative but $q_2$ is positive
• C. Both are negative
• D. $q_1$ is positive but $q_2$ is negative

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both are negative

• Since the electric field lines are repelling each other, both have to be like charges.
• Since, the electric field lines are terminating on the charges, both of these charges should be negative.