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

Potential difference and power — practice question

There are three parallel metal plates with identical area. The gap between the top plate and the middle plate is $2.0\,\text{cm}$, while the spacing between the middle plate and the bottom plate is $1.0\,\text{cm}$. The top plate is maintained at a potential of $+500\,\text{V}$, the middle plate at $+200\,\text{V}$ and the bottom plate is earthed, as shown. What is the value of the ratio $\frac{\text{magnitude of force on an electron at X}}{\text{magnitude of force on an electron at Y}}$?

  • A0.75
  • B1.00
  • C1.25
  • D1.50

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