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Which statement is true of the electric field at a distance from the source charge?

AIt is independent of the source charge

BIt is directly proportional to the source charge

CIt is inversely proportional to the source charge

DIt is directly proportional to the distance

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the correct answer is B. it is directly proportional to the source charge.

Answer: The correct answer is "It is directly proportional to the source charge".

Explanation:

The expression of the electric field at a distance from the source charge is as follows;

\(E=\frac{kq}{d^{2} }\)

Here, d is the distance from the source, k is the constant and q is the charge on the source.

The electric field is directly proportional to the source charge. It is inversely proportional to the square of the distance.

The electric field increases with the decrease in the distance from the source charge. The electric field decreases with the increase in the distance from the source charge.

Therefore, the correct option is (B).

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