If a positive point charge is released in an electric field, the charge moves in

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If a positive point charge is released in an electric field, the charge moves in a straight line when To solve the problem below, you must write a clear and convincing justification for accepting one of the possible answer choices as the best or most appropriate and for rejecting each of the other choices less appropriate. as Your reasons for rejecting choices are important as your reasons for choosing the best answer. If a positive point charge is released in an electric field, the charge moves in a straight line when: a. the electric field lines are straight. b. it is inside a conductor. c. the voltage difference between any two points is zero. d. the electric field lines are uniformly curved. e. it is inside a uniformly charged conducting shell.

Explanation / Answer

Force on particle = charge *electric field

and the direction is the same as that of a electric field if the charge is positive

so option a) electric field lines are straight is the correct answer

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