Interpreting Electric Charge Diagrams

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AP Physics C Electricity & Magnetism › Interpreting Electric Charge Diagrams

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A charge of unknown value is held in place far from other charges. Its electric field lines and some lines of electric equipotential (V1 and V2) are shown in the diagram.

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A second point charge, known to be negative, is placed at point A in the diagram. In which direction will the second, negative charge freely move?

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