2023TrialMultiple choice

Q9

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Question

Two parallel plates separated by a distance $d$ have a potential difference $V$ across them. A particle with charge $Q$ is placed midway between the plates.

What is the magnitude of the electrostatic force acting on the particle?
(A) zero
(B) $\dfrac{QV}{2d}$
(C) $\dfrac{QV}{d}$
(D) $\dfrac{2QV}{d}$

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Syllabus alignment

Module 6 · Electromagnetism

Charged Particles, Conductors and Electric and Magnetic FieldsAnalyse forces, acceleration, work and trajectories of charges in uniform electric fields, including parallel plates.

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