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Question: An electron enters in an electric field with its velocity in the direction of the electric lines of ...

An electron enters in an electric field with its velocity in the direction of the electric lines of force. Then

A

The path of the electron will be a circle

B

The path of the electron will be a parabola

C

The velocity of the electron will decrease

D

The velocity of the electron will increase

Answer

The velocity of the electron will decrease

Explanation

Solution

Because electric field applies the force on electron in the direction opposite to it’s motion.