Q. 1: If the electric field in aregion of space is zero, can you conclude that n

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Q. 1: If the electric field in aregion of space is zero, can you conclude that no electric chargesare in that region? Explicate it.

Q 2: Compare the force and acceleration of an electron and aproton placed separately in an electricfield.                                                                                                  

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1.) Two equally opposingcharges will cancel out. A negative charge 1 meter from the originwill cancel out and equally positive charge 1 meter from theorigin. This is because when you calculate and electric field, youuse the same type principle as if you were adding vectors of force.two opposing vectors of equal magnitude will cancel out resultingin 0 net force. So NO, you cannot say there is no charge in that region. 2. The magnitude of the force on each will be the same but thedirection of the force applied to them will be opposite. Since the proton is about 1840 times moremassive that the electron, its acceleration will only be 1/1800th that of the electron.

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