A point charge is brought in an electric field. The electric field at a nearby point
(i) will increase if the charge is `+ve`
(ii) will decrease if the charge is `-ve`
(iii) may increase if the charge is `+ve`
(iv) may decrease if the charge is `-ve`

Options

A. will increase if charge is positive
B. may increase if charge is positive
C. will increase if charge is negative
D. may increase if charge is negative

Answer

B, D

Explanation

Electric field may increase for positive charge and may decrease for negative charge.