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Electric field of an infinitely long straight wire is proportional to:

A

r

B

`(1)/(r^(2))`

C

`(1)/(r^(3))`

D

`(1)/(r)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`(1)/(r)`
Explanation: According to gauss. law
`E=(lambda)/(2pi epsi_(0)r)`
`E prop (1)/(r)`
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