The electric field shown is produced by a single point charge at the center of the picture. What type of charge produces the electric field shown?
A) positive
B) negative
C) neutral
D) impossible to tell

Question

The electric field shown is produced by a single point charge at the center of the picture.  What type of charge produces the electric field shown?
A) positive 
B) negative 
C) neutral 
D) impossible to tell

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The electric field lines emanating from the center indicate that it is a positive charge.

The Electric Field Shown Is Produced by a Single Point