In a Uniform Electric Field a Proton Has

question 22

Multiple Choice

In a uniform electric field a proton has

• A)a constant velocity in the direction of the field.
• B)a constant velocity in a direction opposite to that of the field.
• C)an approximately constant acceleration the direction of the field.
• D)an approximately constant acceleration in a direction opposite to that of the field.
• E)an approximately constant acceleration in a direction at right angles to the field.

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