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Question
A positive charge of 5 μC, mass 2×10⁻⁹ kg, is placed in a uniform electric field of 1000 N/C. What is its acceleration?
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
a = qE/m = (5×10⁻⁶ C)(1000 N/C) / (2×10⁻⁹ kg) = (5×10⁻³) / (2×10⁻⁹) = 2.5 × 10⁶ m/s².
Hint
a = qE/m.