Select the correct statement$(s)$.
$(1)$ The tangent drawn at any point on an electric field line gives the direction of the force acting on a positive charge at that point.
$(2)$ The normal drawn at any point on an electric field line gives the direction of the force acting on a positive charge at that point.
$(3)$ Electric field lines start from a negative charge and end on a positive charge.
$(4)$ Electric field lines start from a positive charge and end on a negative charge.

  • A
    $1, 3$
  • B
    $2, 4$
  • C
    $1, 4$
  • D
    $2, 3$

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