Sketch the electric field lines near two isolated and equal (a) positive point charges and (b) negative point charges. Include arrowheads to show the field directions.
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The field lines will be denser closer to the charges and will spread out as they move further away. The arrowheads on the field lines will point away from each charge, indicating the direction of the electric field. Show more…
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