Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electric Charges and Fields

Question:

If two point charges, one positive and one negative are separated by a finite distance, what can you say about the force of electrostatics between them?

Options:

The force is of repulsive nature

No force acts between them

The force acts along line joining the two charges

None of the above

Correct Answer:

The force acts along line joining the two charges

Explanation:

Electrostatic force is central force i.e. it acts along the line joining the two bodies.