Q.

Consider the following conclusions regarding the components of an electric field at a certain point in space given by Ex=Ky,Ey=Kx,Ez=0.

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a

The field is conservative. 

b

The field is nonconservative.

c

The lines of force are straight lines. 

d

The lines of force are circles.

answer is B, D.

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Detailed Solution

Let us find Potential difference between any two points: 

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         V2V1=x1x2Exdxy1y2Eydy V2V1=+x1x2Kydxy1y2Kxdy

This can further be evaluated only if we know the dependance of x and y on each other or the path of integration. Hence field is nonconservative. To find the shape of lines of force:

tanθ=EyEx  or  dydx=EyExdydx=KxKy  or  xdx+ydy=0x22+y22=C  or  x2+y2=2C

This is the equation of circle.

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