A-LevelPhysicsElectric fields9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2009 · Q261 Mark

A small charge q is placed in the electric field of a large charge Q. Both charges experience a force F. What is the electric field strength of the charge Q at the position of the charge q?

AF / Qq

BF Q

CFqQ

DF / q

✓ Correct answer

D: F / q

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Topic: Electric fields, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2009 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 26.

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