Out of the following statements, concerning an electric field, which statement is not true?
AUnit field intensity in the exertion of a force of one newton on a charge of one coulomb
BThe electric field intensity at a point is numerically equal to the force exerted upon a charge placed at that point
CThe electric intensity is a vector quantity
DAn electric field is defined as a point in space at which an electric charge would experience a force
Correct answer
B. The electric field intensity at a point is numerically equal to the force exerted upon a charge placed at that point
Explanation
The correct answer is The electric field intensity at a point is numerically equal to the force exerted upon a charge placed at that point.