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In a uniform electric field, how are the field lines arranged?.
- A.Converging towards a point
- B.Parallel and equally spaced
- C.Curved and circular
- D.Randomly oriented
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- Parallel and equally spaced
Explanation
Why this works
The evidence of field lines being parallel and equally spaced in a uniform electric field indicates that the electric field strength is constant throughout the region. This implies that the force experienced by a charge placed in this field would be the same at any point, leading to the conclusion that uniform fields have consistent force characteristics.
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