Question

Three positive charges of equal magnitude $q$ are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle. The resulting lines of force should be sketched as

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

We know that,
$\left(1\right).$ Electric lines of force never form a closed loop.
$[$ Violated by options $\left(b\right)$ and $\left(d\right)]$

$\left(2\right).$ Electric field lines originate from positive charge and terminate at negative charge.
$[$ Violated by option $\left(a\right)]$

Based on the above assumption of the hypothetical concept of electric field lines,
the most appropriate answer is $\left(c\right)$.