GCSE Physics 2: How does the direction of arrows in an electric field relate to the force on a positive charge?

Question

How does the direction of arrows in an electric field relate to the force on a positive charge?

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Arrows in an electric field show the direction of the force that would act on a positively charged object.

How does the direction of arrows in an electric field relate to the force on a positive charge?