Two similar point charges are placed along the x-axis equidistant from the origin at ± ?. Given the electric field lines (see illustration) as measured from a point y > 0 along the y-axis, what is the nature of the charges? +ŷ+âddA. Upward, both are positive chargesB. Downward, both are negative chargesC. Leftward, left charge is positive while right charge is negativeD. Rightward, left charge is negative while right charge is positive.

We know electric field lines originate from positive charge and end at negative charge . In…

Two similar point charges are placed along the x-axis equidistant from the origin at ± ?. Given the electric field lines (see illustration) as measured from a point y > 0 along the y-axis, what is the nature of the charges?

Two similar point charges are placed along the x-axis equidistant from the origin at ± ?. Given the electric field lines (see illustration) as measured from a point y > 0 along the y-axis, what is the nature of the charges?

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