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Statement I : Due to an infinitely long linear charge distribution, potential at any point at a distance r from the line is proportional to log r.
Statement II : `E prop 1/r and E = -(dV)/(dr)`.

A

Statement I is true, statement II is true, statement II is a correct explanation for statement I.

B

Statement I is true, statement II is true, statement II is not a correct explanation for statement I.

C

Statement I is true, statement II is false

D

Statement I is false, statement II is true

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