A-LevelPhysicsElectric fields9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q311 Mark
A potential difference is applied between two metal plates that are not parallel. Which diagram shows the electric field between the plates?
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ADiagram A showing electric field lines between two non-parallel plates, starting from positive plate and ending on negative plate, with higher density near the narrower gap.
BDiagram B showing electric field lines between two non-parallel plates, starting from positive plate and ending on negative plate, with uniform density.
CDiagram C showing electric field lines between two non-parallel plates, starting from positive plate and ending on negative plate, with higher density near the wider gap.
DDiagram D showing electric field lines between two non-parallel plates, starting from positive plate and ending on negative plate, with non-uniform density, not clearly related to gap width.
✓ Correct answer
A: Diagram A showing electric field lines between two non-parallel plates, starting from positive plate and ending on negative plate, with higher density near the narrower gap.
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