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17 April, 00:30

A proton moves in a region of constant electric field. Does it follow that the proton's velocity is parallel to the electric field? Does it follow that the proton's acceleration is parallel to the electric field? Explain.

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  1. 17 April, 02:49
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    A proton is positively charged in nature.

    Let an electric field strength is E.

    The force on a charged particle placed in an electric field is given by

    F = q x E

    Where q is the charge

    Here, the proton is positively charged, so the direction of force acting on the proton is same as teh direction of electric field strength.

    Thus, the motion of proton is parallel to the electric field and the motion is accelerated.
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