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Physics Electrostatics Potential & Capacitance Mix MCQ (Single Correct)

The diagram shows electric field lines around two isolated point charges P and Q. At X, the field strength is zero.

Which of the following statements is true?

A
Q is a smaller charge than P because X is closer to P than Q
B
Field strength is always proportional to the distance from X
C
The potential at Q is less than the potential at P
D
The field lines show that both charges are positive

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D

Both charges are positive.

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