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The given figure gives electric line of force due to two charges `q_(1)` and `q_(2)`. What are the signs of the two charges ?

A

Both are negative

B

Both are positive

C

`q_(1)` is positive but `q_(2)` is negative

D

`q_(1)` is negative but `q_(2)` is positive

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  • The given figure gives electric lines of force due to two charges q_(1)and q_(1) . What are the signs of the two charges ?

    A
    `q_(1)` is positive but `q_(2)` is negative
    B
    `q_(1)` is negative but `q_(2)` is positive
    C
    Both are negative
    D
    Both are positive

  • In the adjoining figure, the electric field lines for charges q_1 and q_2 are shown. Identify the sign of the charges.

    A
    both negative
    B
    upper charge is negatively and lower is positive
    C
    both positive
    D
    upper charge is positive and lower is negative

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    A
    `Q` is positive and `|Q|gt|q|`
    B
    `Q` is negative and `|Q|gt|q|`
    C
    `q` is positive and `|Q|lt|q|`
    D
    `q` is negative and `|Q|lt|q|`
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