A Particle (M = 50 G, Q = 5

question 33

Multiple Choice

A particle (m = 50 g, q = 5.0 μC) is released from rest when it is 50 cm from a second particle (Q = −20 μC) . Determine the magnitude of the initial acceleration of the 50-g particle.

• A) 54 m/s²
• B) 90 m/s²
• C) 72 m/s²
• D) 65 m/s²
• E) 36 m/s²

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