Consider the situation below. Object A is a metal sphere with zero net charge, and objects B and C are particles with the same negative charge. Which choice shown to the right best indicates the direction of the electric field at point P? (If you are using the letters on the back cover to indicate your answer, you can indicate the double-letter choices by pointing to a letter with two fingers.)





A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. Zero

F. AA

G. BB

H. CC

I. DD


F. AA

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