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 positive charge at point c will accelerate toward the lower-left.
A negative charge at point e will accelerate up.
A positive charge at point d will accelerate up.
A positive charge at point b will accelerate up.
A negative charge at point a will accelerate toward the lower-right.
b CExplanation / Answer
Solution:
As we know;
Same sign charges repel and opposite attracts + force is inversly proportional to distance between charge particles.
=> out of the given 5 options only :
A negative charge at point e will accelerate up.
A positive charge at point b will accelerate up.
A negative charge at point a will accelerate toward the lower-right.
are CORRECT.