The Diagram Shows the Electric Field Lines Due to Two

question 37

Multiple Choice

The diagram shows the electric field lines due to two charged parallel metal plates. We conclude that:

• A) the upper plate is positive and the lower plate is negative
• B) a proton at X would experience the same force if it were placed at Y
• C) a proton at X experiences a greater force than if it were placed at Z
• D) a proton at X experiences less force than if it were placed at Z
• E) an electron at X could have its weight balanced by the electrical force

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