An electron projected with velocity →V=V0^x in the electric field →E=E0^y. The path followed by the electron is
A
parabola
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B
circle
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C
straight line in +y direction
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D
straight line in -y direction
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Solution
The correct option is A parabola
Force on electron will act in -Y direction, and is projected along X direction. Hence path of electron will be parabolic in nature.(similar to projectile motion)