Physics
JAMB 1978
Why is it impossible for the lines of force of an electric field to cross one another?
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A.
like charges repel each other
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B.
a charged particle is deflected by an eletric field
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C.
like charges are arranged on the same line of force
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D.
a positively charged particle can travel in only one direction at any time
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E.
none of these is correct
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
Electric field lines do not intersect each other because if they do, then the field at the point of intersection will not have a unique direction.
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