Review 1_Electric Field Directions

What is the direction of the electric field at point P?

• East

• West

• North

• South

Determine the sign of the charge if the direction of electric field at point P is NORTH.

• Positive charge

• Negative charge

• no charge

• undetermined

If the electric field at point P is directed towards the SOUTH, what can be inferred about the charge?

• undetermined

• no charge

• Negative charge

• Positive charge

What is the E direction at pt. P?

• West

• East

• North

• South

In a dipole, what are the directions of E at pts. A and B?

• Northwest, West

• Northwest, East

• Southwest, West

• Southwest, East

In a dipole, what are the directions of E at pts. C and E?

• NE,NE

• NE,SW

• SW,SW

• SW, NE

In a dipole, what is the direction of E at pt. X?

• northeast

• right

• left

• southeast