Question

The direction of an electric field is the direction (5 points)

Select one:
a. a negative test charge will move in the field
b. a positive test charge will move in the field
c. either a positive or negative test charge will move in the field
d. the test charge may be either negative or positive

Answer 1

The direction of an electric field is determined from the behavior of a positive test charge that is set free in the electric field.This charge moves along a distinct vector showing the direction of the electric field Therefore the answer is b. a positive charge will move in the field.