Is Object A Positive and Object B Negative Based on Electric Field Direction?

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r1ch412d

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Jan 9, 2010

It is not a homework problem, thought it can kinda be. But when they show you a diagram with object A and B, If the electric field point towards A and away from B. Does that mean that A is + and B is -?

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r1ch412d

Jan 9, 2010

nvm, i believe it is the opposite of what i said above.

Is Object A Positive and Object B Negative Based on Electric Field Direction?

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