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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2018 · Paper 11 · Question 32

9702Uniform electric fields

A charged particle of charge q and mass m is initially at rest in a uniform electric field. The field is produced by parallel metal plates separated by a distance d and having a potential difference V between them. What is an expression for the acceleration of the charged particle?

  1. A\frac{qV}{md}
  2. B\frac{qd}{mV}
  3. C\frac{mV}{qd}
  4. D\frac{md}{qV}

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Correct answer: D. \frac{md}{qV}

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