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

Potential difference and power — practice question

A proton travels into the uniform electric field between two parallel vertical metal plates in a vacuum. One plate is held at $0\,\text{V}$ and the other at $+10\,\text{V}$, as shown. What immediate change does the electric field produce in the proton’s motion straight after it enters the field?

  • AIt begins to move downwards.
  • BIt begins to move upwards.
  • CIts speed decreases.
  • DIts speed increases.

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