Two point charges, separated by 1.7 cm, have charge values of +2.0 and ?4.0 µC, respectively. Suppose we determine that 50 field lines radiate out from the +2.0-µC charge. If so, what might be inferred about the ?4.0-?C charge with respect to field lines?

a. 25 radiate out
b. 100 radiate out
c. 100 radiate in
d. 50 radiate in
e. 50 radiate out


c

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