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Question
Which of the following is correct about the acceleration of a positively charged particle in a uniform electric field?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The electric force (F) on a charge (q) in an electric field (E) is given by F = qE. For a positive charge (q > 0), the force F will be in the same direction as the electric field E. According to Newton's second law, acceleration (a) is directly proportional to the net force (F = ma), so the acceleration will also be in the direction of the electric field.
Hint
Recall the direction of electric force on a positive charge in an electric field.