Question

    A positively charged particle enters a uniform electric

    field directed downward. The force acting on the particle is:
    A Upward Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Downward Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Perpendicular to the field Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Zero Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The force on a charge in an electric field is given by: F= qE For a positive charge, the force is in the same direction as the field, which is downward.

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