Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equations of motion

Equations of motion — practice question

An electron is located in a vacuum between two charged plates, as shown. Which statement describes the electron’s motion caused by the uniform electric field?

  • AIt moves downwards with a constant acceleration.
  • BIt moves downwards with zero acceleration.
  • CIt moves upwards with a constant acceleration.
  • DIt moves upwards with a decreasing acceleration.

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