How does the number of electric field lines depend on the area?

  • A
    The number of field lines is directly proportional to the area.
  • B
    The number of field lines is inversely proportional to the area.
  • C
    The number of field lines is independent of the area.
  • D
    The number of field lines is proportional to the square of the area.

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Which statement$(s)$ among the following are incorrect:
$(i)$ $A$ negative test charge experiences a force opposite to the direction of the field.
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$(iii)$ The electric field lines never intersect.
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