An Ion Is Released from Rest and Moves Due to the Force

question 26

Multiple Choice

An ion is released from rest and moves due to the force from an electric field from a position in the field having a potential of 14 V to a position having a potential of 8 V.The ion:

• A) can have either a positive or a negative charge.
• B) must be neutral.
• C) must have a positive charge.
• D) must have a negative charge.

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