Select the correct statement : (Only force on a particle is due to electric field)

  • A

    A charged particle always moves along the electric line of force.

  • B

    A charged particle may move along the line of force

  • C

    A charge particle never moves along the line of force

  • D

    A charged particle moves along the line of force only if released from rest.

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