Consider a point charge +Q and another point charge -Q separated by a certain di

Question

Consider a point charge +Q and another point charge -Q separated by a certain distance in empty space. Which of the following statements are true about the electric field and electric potential in this situation?

True/False - at the midpoint between +Q and -Q, the electric potential is negative

True/False - electric field lines go from -Q to +Q

True/False - at the midpoint between +Q and -Q, the force on any charge is zero

True/False - as you get closer to +Q, the potential increases

True/False - at the midpoint between +Q and -Q, the electric field points towards +Q

Explanation / Answer

False -at the midpoint between +Q and -Q, the electric potential is negative

False - electric field lines go from -Q to +Q

True - at the midpoint between +Q and -Q, the force on any charge is zero

True - as you get closer to +Q, the potential increases

False - at the midpoint between +Q and -Q, the electric field points towards +Q

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