Three positive charges of equal value q are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle. The resulting lines of force should be sketched as in

Options

A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer

C

Explanation

Option (A) is not possible because all the three charges are positive and the lines of force will expand laterally and not contract longitudinally
Option (B) is not possible as electric lines of force are continuous lines but there are three lines that end up abruptly somewhere in between the electric field, which is not possible Option (D) makes no sense.