Question

Draw the electric lines of force surrounding the charges if -
i) A ‘+q ‘charge and a ’-q ‘charge are seperated by a distance a apart in air.
ii) Two ’-q’ charges are placed at a distance a apart in air.

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) answer - 1st picture

(ii) answer - 2nd picture  

Answer 2

Explanation:

i) If two opposite charges are placed at a distance then the field lines will come out from positive charge and enter into the negative charge as shown in figure.

ii)If two negative charges are placed at some distance then the field lines will seem to be leaving the the point charge and become parallel at the mid point of distance of separation.

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