Electric field lines around a positive charge are directed:
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- Outward
- Inward
- Radially inward and outward
- None of the above
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Electric field lines are directed outward from a positive charge because the electric field radiates away from positive charges and toward negative charges, according to Coulomb's law. This represents the direction of force that a positive test charge would experience in the field. Thus, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{(A) \, \text{Outward}} \]
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