In space two point charges are placed as shown in figure. The electric field line at point P may be in direction :
South
Southwest
West
Northeast
A
Southwest
B
Northeast
C
West
D
South
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Field lines for −q is directed towards itself means far away from P and for +q is directed away from itself as shown in figure. So the resultant field will lie in north-east direction. Ans:(C)
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