Question

A proton and an electron are placed in a uniform electric field. Which of the following is correct?

• A. The electric forces acting on them will be equal
• B. The magnitude of the forces will be equal
• C. Their accelerations will be equal
• D. The magnitude of their accelerations will be equal

Hint:

For charged particles in an electric field, the force is directly proportional to the charge on the particle and the electric field strength.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Since the electric force is given by \( F = qE \), where \( q \) is the charge and \( E \) is the electric field, the forces on the proton and electron will be equal in magnitude but opposite in direction, as their charges are of equal magnitude.