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Consider the arrangement of two fixed point charges, equal in magnitude, shown i

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Question

Consider the arrangement of two fixed point charges, equal in magnitude, shown in the figure. Which of the following statements are correct for the initial motion of a third charge if it is released from rest in the vicinity of the two charges shown?

A negative charge at point e will accelerate up.
True False  A positive charge at point d will accelerate up.
True False  A positive charge at point a will accelerate toward the lower-left.
True False  A negative charge at point b will accelerate down.
True False  A positive charge at point c will accelerate toward the lower-left.

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Explanation / Answer

A negative charge at point e will accelerate up. (true)

A negative charge at point d will accelerate up. (true)

A positive charge at point a will accelerate toward the lower-left. (false)

A negative charge at point b will accelerate down.(true)

A negative charge at point c will accelerate toward the lower-left. (true)