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

Potential difference and power — practice question

A droplet of oil carries charge $-q$ and lies between two horizontal metal plates, as illustrated. The plates are separated by a distance $d$. It is found to remain at rest when the upper plate is at potential $+V$ and the lower plate is at potential $-V$. Under these conditions, what is the weight of the droplet?

  • A$\frac{Vq}{d}$
  • B$\frac{2Vq}{d}$
  • C$\frac{Vd}{q}$
  • D$\frac{2Vd}{q}$

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