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A point charge is brought in an electric field. The electric field at a near by point

A

will increase if charge is positive

B

will decrease if charge is negative

C

will decrease if charge is positive

D

may increase if charge is positive

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D
The field may increase or decrease for both the positive or negative charges.
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