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

Potential difference and power — practice question

A negatively charged oil drop remains at rest, midway between two plates linked to a high voltage supply, as shown. Which alteration would not make the upward electrical force on the drop greater?

  • Adecreasing the distance between the plates whilst keeping the drop equidistant from them
  • Bincreasing the amount of negative charge on the drop
  • Cincreasing the supply voltage
  • Dmoving the drop closer to the positive plate

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