Physics

Question

At twice the distance from a point charge, the strength of the electric field

Select one:

• a. is twice its original value

• b. is one-half its original value

O c. is one-fourth its original value

O d. is four times its original value

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Answer

b. is one-half its original value

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The electric field strength is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the point charge. Therefore, at twice the distance, the electric field strength...