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

Potential difference and power — practice question

Two metal plates are positioned horizontally and parallel to each other, $5.0\,\text{cm}$ apart. The plates have potentials of $+100\,\text{V}$ and $+20\,\text{V}$. What force acts on an electron within the electric field between the plates?

  • A$2.6 \times 10^{-18}\,\text{N}$
  • B$3.8 \times 10^{-18}\,\text{N}$
  • C$2.6 \times 10^{-16}\,\text{N}$
  • D$3.8 \times 10^{-16}\,\text{N}$

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