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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 1 Objective Question

Question

small object carrying a charge of 5×10⁻⁹ C experiences a downward force of 20×10⁻⁹ N when placed at a certain point in an electric field. What is the electric field at the point?
Options
A 2.32N/C
B 4.25N/C
C 4.00N/C
Correct Answer
D 5.59N/C
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

E = F/q = (20×10⁻⁹)/(5×10⁻⁹) = 4 N/C.

Hint

E = F/q.

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