STATEMENT 1: The current density `vec J` at any point in ohmic resistor is in direction of electric field `vec E` at that point .
STATEMENT 2: A point charge when released from rest in a region having only electrostatic field always moves along electric lines of force.

Options

A. Statement-1 is true, Statement-2: is true, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.
B. Statement-1 is true, Statement-2: is true, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.
C. Statement-1 is true but statement-2 is false
D. Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true

Answer

C

Explanation

From relation `vec(J)= sigma vec(E)`, the current density `vec(J)` at any point in the ohmic resistor is in direction of electric field `vec(E)` at that point. In space having non-uniform electric field, charge released from rest may not move along ELOF. hence statement 1 is true while statement-2 is false.