At location A there is an electric field in the direction shown by the orange ar

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At location A there is an electric field in the direction shown by the orange arrow. This electric field is due to charged particles that are not shown in the diagram.

If a proton is placed at location A, which of the arrows below best indicates the direction of the electric force on the proton? ---Select--- a b c d e f g h j
If the proton is removed and an electron is placed at location A, which of the arrows best indicates the direction of the electric force on the electron? ---Select--- a b c d e f g h j

Explanation / Answer

For a proton ,

as F = q* E

then , proton has positive charge

Force is in same direction as Field

hence , direction of force on proton is h

Now , on electron

as electron is negatively charged ,

Direction is oposite to eletric field ,

Direction of force on electron is d

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