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The negative charge shown above is the only charge contributing to the electric field at point P. What is the direction of the field at P and what would be the direction of the force on an electron if placed at point P?
The negative charge shown above is the only charge contributing to the electric field at point P. What is the direction of the field at P and what would be the direction of the force on an electron if placed at point P?
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The correct option is D Direction of Electric field - Right, Direction of Force on Electron - Left
The direction of electric field at P due to negative charge is towards the negative charge. Thus, the direction of field is to the right. Since, electric force F=−qE so direction of force will be opposite as E i.e to the left. Thus, option D will correct.
The direction of electric field at P due to negative charge is towards the negative charge. Thus, the direction of field is to the right.
Since, electric force F=−qE so direction of force will be opposite as E i.e to the left.
Thus, option D will correct.
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