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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 1 Objective Question

Question

Which of the following is correct about the acceleration of a positively charged particle?
Options
A The acceleration is against the direction of the electric field
B The acceleration is uniform
C The acceleration is in the direction of the electric field
Correct Answer
D The acceleration is infinitely large
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

F = qE, for positive q, F and a are in same direction as E.

Hint

Positive charge: a ∥ E.

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