Physics · JEE | Electric Charges and Fields

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Electric field lines can intersect each other at points where the electric field has two different directions. Statement II: The number of field lines crossing a unit cross-sectional area perpendicular to the lines is proportional to the magnitude of the electric field. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A
   Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. B
   Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. C
   Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. D
   Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.