JAMB Physics 1990 Question 36

Question 36

Electrostatics

Which of the following is a vector?

  1. A.Electric charge
  2. B.Electric field
  3. C.Electric potential difference
  4. D.Electrical capacitance.
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Answer: B (Electric field)

Explanation

An electric field has both strength and direction. Charge, potential difference and capacitance are scalars.