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?
True or False: A negative charge at point e will accelerate up.
True or False: A positive charge at point b will accelerate up.
True or False: A positive charge at point d will accelerate up.
True or False: A negative charge at point a will accelerate toward the lower-right.
True or False: A positive charge at point c will accelerate toward the lower-left.
Explanation / Answer
1). True, A negative charge at point e will accelerate up.
2). True, A positive charge at point b will accelerate up.
3). False, A positive charge at point d will accelerate up.
4). False, A negative charge at point a will accelerate toward the lower-right.
5). False, A positive charge at point c will accelerate toward the lower-left.