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

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Consider the arrangement of two point charges, equal in magnitude, shown in the figure. Which of the following statements are correct if a certain charge is released from rest in the vicinity of the two charges shown? Choose all the correct statements (AC,BE, etc.).

A) A positive charge at point 'b' moves up.

B) A positive charge at point 'c' moves to the lower-left.

C) A positive charge at point 'd' moves up.

D) A negative charge at point 'e' moves up.

E) A positive charge at point 'a' moves to the lower-left.

Explanation / Answer

A) A positive charge at point 'b' moves up. ===>  TRUE

B) A positive charge at point 'c' moves to the lower-left.===> FALSE, upper right

C) A positive charge at point 'd' moves up.===> False, it will be down.

D) A negative charge at point 'e' moves up.===>  TRUE

E) A positive charge at point 'a' moves to the lower-left.===> False

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