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A hemisphere has uniform positive charge. The electric field at a point on a diameter away from the centre is directed

A

perpendicular to the diameter

B

parallel to the diameter

C

at an angle tilted towards the diameter

D

at an angle tilted away from the diameter.

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The correct Answer is:
A
The components of electric field due to various elements parallel to the diameter nutralise one another.
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