QUESTION 2The diagram shows the electric field lines in a region of space containing two small charged spheres (Y and Z). Then:ZO a. Both Y and Z are positiveO b. Both Y and Z are negativeOc. Y is negative and Z is positiveOd.Y is positive and Z is negative

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