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The electric lines of force do not intersect. Why?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Electric Lines of Force**: Electric lines of force represent the direction of the electric field created by electric charges. They are visual tools used to illustrate how electric fields behave in space. 2. **Concept of Intersection**: If two electric lines of force were to intersect, it would imply that at the point of intersection, there are two different directions of the electric field. 3. **Tangents at the Point of Intersection**: At any point in the electric field, the direction of the electric field is represented by the tangent to the electric line of force. If two lines intersect, it means that at the intersection point, two tangents can be drawn. ...
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