A-LevelPhysicsElectric fields9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2019 · Q311 Mark

The diagram shows the electric field near a point charge and two electrons X and Y. [Figure 31.1] Which row describes the forces acting on X and on Y?

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Aradially inwards, less than force on Y

Bradially inwards, greater than force on Y

Cradially outwards, less than force on Y

Dradially outwards, greater than force on Y

✓ Correct answer

B: radially inwards, greater than force on Y

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Topic: Electric fields, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Feb/Mar 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 31.

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