Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Momentum and Newton's laws of motion

Momentum and Newton's laws of motion — practice question

Two parallel vertical plates produce a uniform electric field. A positively charged particle is located in the vacuum region between the plates, as shown. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe electric field makes the particle move towards the negative plate with a constant speed.
  • BThe electric field makes the particle move towards the negative plate with a constant acceleration.
  • CThe electric field produces a uniform rate of decrease in the particle’s acceleration.
  • DThe electric field produces a uniform rate of increase in the particle’s acceleration.

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