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

Potential difference and power — practice question

A horizontal beam of electrons is directed between two horizontal parallel plates that are $2.0\,\text{cm}$ apart. The top plate is at an electrical potential of $+4.0\,\text{V}$, and the bottom plate is at an electrical potential of $-4.0\,\text{V}$. What is the force on each electron while it is between the plates?

  • A$3.2 \times 10^{-17}\,\text{N}$ downwards
  • B$3.2 \times 10^{-19}\,\text{N}$ upwards
  • C$6.4 \times 10^{-19}\,\text{N}$ downwards
  • D$6.4 \times 10^{-17}\,\text{N}$ upwards

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