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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 21 Objective Question
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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

Force on a charge: F = qE. For a POSITIVE charge, q is positive so F (and therefore the acceleration a = F/m) points in the SAME direction as E. (For a negative charge it would be opposite.)

Hint

Force on a charge: F = qE.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Test Compilation PHY 102 21
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1302 of 1819
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