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

Potential difference and power — practice question

A tiny water droplet with mass $3.0\,\mu\text{g}$ has a charge of $-6.0 \times 10^{-11}\,\text{C}$. It is placed in the Earth’s gravitational field between two horizontal metal plates. The upper plate is at a potential of $+500\,\text{V}$, while the lower plate is at a potential of $-500\,\text{V}$. The plates are $2.0\,\text{mm}$ apart. What is the droplet’s motion?

  • AIt accelerates downwards.
  • BIt remains stationary.
  • CIt accelerates upwards.
  • DIt moves upwards at a constant velocity.

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