Six different images of the same point charge are shown below and labeled 'A' through 'F'. The sign of the point charge is unknown. Which of the following images represents the best depiction of equipotential lines around a point charge? A В C F. .---------.

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**Question 4, part (a)**

Six different images of the same point charge are shown below and labeled 'A' through 'F'. The sign of the point charge is unknown. Which of the following images represents the best depiction of equipotential lines around a point charge?

[Diagrams Explanation]

- **Image A**: Concentric circles centered around a point, evenly spaced.
- **Image B**: Concentric ellipses centered around a point, suggestive of a non-uniform field.
- **Image C**: Similar to B, with slightly different elliptical spacing.
- **Image D**: Radial lines emanating from a central point, rather than closed loops.
- **Image E**: Concentric circles that are evenly spaced, similar to A.
- **Image F**: Concentric ellipses centered around a point, similar to B and C.

*Note: Equipotential lines are typically represented by concentric circles around a point charge when in a uniform medium.*

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Transcribed Image Text:**Question 4, part (a)** Six different images of the same point charge are shown below and labeled 'A' through 'F'. The sign of the point charge is unknown. Which of the following images represents the best depiction of equipotential lines around a point charge? [Diagrams Explanation] - **Image A**: Concentric circles centered around a point, evenly spaced. - **Image B**: Concentric ellipses centered around a point, suggestive of a non-uniform field. - **Image C**: Similar to B, with slightly different elliptical spacing. - **Image D**: Radial lines emanating from a central point, rather than closed loops. - **Image E**: Concentric circles that are evenly spaced, similar to A. - **Image F**: Concentric ellipses centered around a point, similar to B and C. *Note: Equipotential lines are typically represented by concentric circles around a point charge when in a uniform medium.* Select an answer and submit. For help choosing an answer, refer to ...
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