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

ID: 1571394 • Letter: C

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

Explanation / Answer

A negative charge at point a will accelerate toward the lower-right.

False

A negative charge at point e will accelerate up.

True

A positive charge at point b will accelerate up

True

A negative charge at point c will accelerate toward the lower-right

True