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Standard XII
Physics
Question

Select the correct statements:
  1. The electric lines of force are always closed curves.
  2. Electric line of forced is parallel to equipotential surface
  3. Electric line of force is perpendicular to equipotential surface.
  4. Electric line of force is always the path of a positively charged particle.

A
The electric lines of force are always closed curves.
B
Electric line of force is always the path of a positively charged particle.
C
Electric line of forced is parallel to equipotential surface
D
Electric line of force is perpendicular to equipotential surface.
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Option D is the correct answer because electric line of force is always the path of a positively charged particle.
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