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Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2019 · Paper 13 · Question 10

9702Uniform electric fields

A uniform electric field is created by two parallel vertical plates. A positively charged particle is in the vacuum between the plates, as shown. Which statement is correct?

  1. AThe electric field makes the particle move towards the negative plate with a constant speed.
  2. BThe electric field makes the particle move towards the negative plate with a constant acceleration.
  3. CThe electric field produces a uniform rate of decrease in the particle's acceleration.
  4. DThe electric field produces a uniform rate of increase in the particle's acceleration.

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Correct answer: B. The electric field makes the particle move towards the negative plate with a constant acceleration.

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