Two Electrons (E₁ and E₂)and a Proton (P)lie on a Straight

question 26

Multiple Choice

Two electrons (e₁ and e₂) and a proton (p) lie on a straight line, as shown.The directions of the force of e₂ on e₁, the force of p on e₁, and the total force on e₁, respectively, are:

• A)"\(\rightarrow\), \(\leftarrow\), \(\rightarrow\)"
• B)"\(\leftarrow\), \(\rightarrow\), \(\rightarrow\)"
• C)"\(\rightarrow\), \(\leftarrow\), \(\leftarrow\)"
• D)"\(\leftarrow\), \(\rightarrow\), \(\leftarrow\)"
• E)"\(\leftarrow\), \(\leftarrow\), \(\leftarrow\)"

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Definitions:

Price Discrimination

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Resale Price Maintenance

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Vertical Price Fixing

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