Which one of the following statements is true concerning the spacing of the electric field lines in the vicinity of two point charges of equal magnitude and opposite sign?

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The spacing of the electric field lines indicates the relative magnitude of the electric field. When the charges are of equal magnitude and opposite sign, the electric field lines will be closer together near the charges and farther apart as they move away. This indicates that the electric field is strongest near the charges and weaker as you move away from them. The spacing of the electric field lines does not depend on the magnitude of the charges but instead reflects the relative strength of the electric field. Therefore, option (D) is the correct choice.

Which One of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Spacing