Question

For a negative source charge, the electric field is directed:

Options

• Radially inward

• Randomly in all directions

• Radially outward

• Circularly around the charge

Answer 1

For a positive source charge, the electric field is directed radially outward, while for a negative source charge, it is directed radially inward. The inward field direction for negative charges reflects the attractive force a positive test charge would experience.