The diagram shows electric field lines arising from two small charged particles P and Q. Consider the following two statements:
i.The charge on P is smaller than the charge on Q.
Ii.The electrostatic force on P is smaller than that on Q.
Which of the above statements are true?
A)Only i
B)Only ii
C)Both i and ii
D)Neither i nor ii

Question

The diagram shows electric field lines arising from two small charged particles P and Q.  Consider the following two statements: 
i.The charge on P is smaller than the charge on Q.
Ii.The electrostatic force on P is smaller than that on Q.
Which of the above statements are true?
A)Only i 
B)Only ii 
C)Both i and ii 
D)Neither i nor ii

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

From the diagram, we can see that the electric field lines are denser around Q than around P. This indicates that Q has a larger charge than P. Therefore, statement i is true. However, we cannot determine the magnitude of the electrostatic forces on P and Q solely from the diagram. Thus, statement ii cannot be determined and is false.

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