Which of the following statements about electric fields is true?
Electric fields always point towards positive charges.
Electric fields are vectors and have both magnitude and direction.
Electric fields only exist inside conductors.
Electric fields do not interact with magnetic fields.
Correct Answer :
B. Electric fields are vectors and have both magnitude and direction.
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