KCET · Physics · Thermal Properties of Matter
Pick out the statement which is incorrect.
- A The tangent drawn to a line of force represents the direction of electric field.
- B The electric field lines forms closed loop.
- C A negative test charge experiences a force opposite to the direction of the field.
- D Field lines never intersect.
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(B) The electric field lines forms closed loop.
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Statement 1 is correct - The tangent drawn to a line of force represents the direction of electric field.
Statement 2 is incorrect - The electric field lines never form closed loops.
Statement 3 is correct - A negative test charge experiences a force opposite to the direction of the field
Statement 4 is correct - Field lines never intersect.
Statement 2 is incorrect - The electric field lines never form closed loops.
Statement 3 is correct - A negative test charge experiences a force opposite to the direction of the field
Statement 4 is correct - Field lines never intersect.
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