Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Potential difference and power

Potential difference and power — practice question

Which statement concerning electric charges in a uniform electric field is incorrect?

  • AElectric charges of the same magnitude, whether positive or negative, experience the same magnitude of force when placed in the same uniform electric field.
  • BThe direction of the force on a positive charge placed in a uniform electric field is independent of the magnitude of the charge.
  • CThe magnitude of the force on a positive charge placed in a uniform electric field is proportional to the magnitude of the electric field strength.
  • DThe work done to move a positive charge a certain distance in a uniform electric field is independent of the direction of the movement.

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