H2P-389
Charges in a uniform electric field
H2 Physics · JC 2 · Medium · Charges in a uniform electric field
A uniform electric field exists between two horizontal plates. A small oil drop of charge and weight is suspended at rest between the plates. If the field strength is suddenly increased by a factor of 1.5, what is the subsequent motion of the drop?
- It accelerates upwards.
- It accelerates downwards.
- It remains at rest.
- It moves upwards at constant speed.
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