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Fig. shows three electric field lines.
(a) What is the direction of the electrostatic force on a positive test charge placed at points A and B ?
(b) At which point A or B, will the acceleration of the test charge be greater if the charge is released?
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(a) Along the tangents at points A and B.
(b) At A, as intensity of electric field is more at A.
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