Which of the following statement is correct? a) The number of lines starting on a positive charge, or ending on a negative charge, is proportional to the magnitude of the charge. b)The electric field magnitude gets weaker as we approach a point charge. c)The electric field has different magnitude at all points between two closely spaced, oppositely charged, parallel plates. d)The closer together the lines are, the weaker the electric field in that region.

Which of the following statement is correct? a) The number of lines starting on a positive charge, or ending on a negative charge, is proportional to the magnitude of the charge. b)The electric field magnitude gets weaker as we approach a point charge. c)The electric field has different magnitude at all points between two closely spaced, oppositely charged, parallel plates. d)The closer together the lines are, the weaker the electric field in that region.

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