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

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) A positive charge at point b will accelerate up.
B) A positive charge at point a will accelerate toward the lower-left.
C) A positive charge at point d will accelerate up.
D) A negative charge at point c will accelerate toward the lower-right.
E) A positive charge at point e will accelerate down.

Explanation / Answer

According to the given problem,

A) A positive charge at point b will accelerate up ---True.

B) A positive charge at point a will accelerate toward the lower-left ---False

C) A positive charge at point d will accelerate up ---False.

D) A negative charge at point c will accelerate toward the lower-right ---False.

E) A positive charge at point e will accelerate down ---True

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