Question

The acceleration of a charged particle in a uniform electric field is : (where specific charge of a particle $=\frac{q}{m}$)

• A. proportional to its charge only
• B. inversely proportional to its mass only
• C. proportional to its specific charge
• D. inversely proportional to specific charge

Answer 1

The correct option is C proportional to its specific charge

Acceleration is given by: $a=\frac{qE}{m}$
where, $\frac{q}{m}$ is specific charge.