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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2018 · Paper 12 · Question 11

9702Uniform electric fields

A positively-charged particle of negligible mass, moving at constant velocity v in a vacuum, enters a uniform electric field between two parallel plates, as shown. A short time later, the particle is at the position shown. Which diagram represents the force or forces acting on the particle?

  1. Aarrow pointing down and arrow pointing down-right
  2. Barrow pointing down and arrow pointing right
  3. Carrow pointing down-right
  4. Darrow pointing down

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Correct answer: D. arrow pointing down

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