When a Positive Charge Q Is Placed in the Field

question 48

Multiple Choice

When a positive charge q is placed in the field created by two other charges Q₁ and Q₂, each a distance r away from q, the acceleration of q is

• A) in the direction of the charge Q₁ or Q₂ of smaller magnitude.
• B) in the direction of the charge Q₁ or Q₂ of greater magnitude.
• C) in the direction of the negative charge if Q₁ and Q₂ are of opposite sign.
• D) in the direction of the positive charge if Q₁ and Q₂ are of opposite sign.
• E) in a direction determined by the vector sum of the electric fields of Q₁ and Q₂.