The magnitude of electric field $E$ in the annular region of a charged cylindrical capacitor:

  • A
    Is same throughout
  • B
    Is higher near the outer cylinder than near the inner cylinder
  • C
    Varies as $1/r$,where $r$ is the distance from the axis
  • D
    Varies as $1/r^2$,where $r$ is the distance from the axis

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