When a Positive Charge Q Is Placed in the Field

question 24

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.

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