A-LevelPhysicsElectric fields9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q301 Mark

Two parallel circular metal plates X and Y, each of diameter 18 cm, have a separation of 9.0 cm. A potential difference of 9.0 V is applied between them. [Figure 30.1] Point P is 6.0 cm from the surface of plate X and 3.0 cm from the surface of plate Y. What is the electric field strength at P?

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A50 N C⁻¹

B100 N C⁻¹

C150 N C⁻¹

D300 N C⁻¹

✓ Correct answer

B: 100 N C⁻¹

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Topic: Electric fields, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 30.

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