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

Potential difference and power — practice question

An oil drop of mass $m$, carrying $n$ extra electrons, remains at rest in the uniform electric field between two horizontal plates that are separated by distance $d$. The potential difference across the plates is $V$, the elementary charge is $e$ and the free-fall acceleration is $g$. What is the value of $n$?

  • A$\frac{eV}{mgd}$
  • B$\frac{mgd}{eV}$
  • C$\frac{meV}{gd}$
  • D$\frac{gd}{meV}$

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