For a positive point charge, the lines radiate ………. . While, for a negative point charge, the lines converge …………. .

For a positive point charge, the lines radiate outward. While, for a negative point charge, the lines converge inward.

Explanation:

The electric field produced by a single point charge has a radial shape and follows an inverse square law. The magnitude is given by

where

k is the Coulomb's constant

q is the magnitude of the charge

r is the distance from the charge

The direction of the field depends on the sign of the charge. In particular, we have:

This is due to the fact that the direction of the field shows the direction of the force that a positive test charge would experience in this field. Therefore, since a positive test charge would feel a repulsive force in the field produced by a positive charge, then the direction of the field is outward; on the other hand, a positive test charge would feel an attractive force in the field produced by a positive charge, therefore the direction of the field is inward.

i just did an experiment like this in my science class. also the answer is yes, it will get separated because they are two opposites meaning if they are opposite they can not attract.

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