What is the direction of electric field intensity?

  • A
    The direction of the force experienced by a positive test charge placed at that point.
  • B
    The direction of the force experienced by a negative test charge placed at that point.
  • C
    The direction of the magnetic field at that point.
  • D
    It is always perpendicular to the surface of the conductor.

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