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Electrostatics: Electric Field MCQ

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Electric FieldEasyQuestion 31404

Question

Electric field due to a point charge q at distance r is:
  1. A
    kq/r
  2. B
    kq/r²
    Correct
  3. C
    kqr
  4. D
    kq²/r²

Correct answer

kq/r²

Explanation

E = kq/r² directed radially outward (for +q) or inward (for −q).