Question
Question: The path of a positively charged particle 1 through a rectangular region of uniform electric field a...
The path of a positively charged particle 1 through a rectangular region of uniform electric field as shown in the figure. What is the direction of electric field and the direction of deflection of particles 2, 3 and 4?
A
Top; down; top; down
B
Top; down; down; top
C
Down; top; top; down
D
Down; top; down; down
Answer
Top; down; top; down
Explanation
Solution
+ve charge diverts in the direction of field
\ Field must be toward top
particle (2) deflects down, (3) top
particle (4) deflects down, (3) top