The electric field intensity at a point at a distance $r$ from the axis of an infinitely long pipe having a linear charge density $q$ is proportional to:

  • A
    Directly proportional to $r^2$
  • B
    Directly proportional to $r^3$
  • C
    Inversely proportional to $r$
  • D
    Inversely proportional to $r^2$

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