A "free" electron and a "free" proton are placed in an identical electric field. Which of the following statements are true?

(Selectall that apply.)

a. Each particle is acted upon by the sameelectric force and has the same acceleration.

b. The magnitude of the acceleration of theelectron is greater than that of the proton.

c. The electric force on the proton isgreater in magnitude than the electric force on the electron, butin the opposite direction.

d. Both particles have the same acceleration.

e. The electric force on the proton is equalin magnitude to the electric force on the electron, but in the opposite direction.

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Belen Freeman

14 April, 15:04

A "free" electron and a "free" proton are placed in an identical electric field. Which of the following statements are true?

(Selectall that apply.)

a. Each particle is acted upon by the sameelectric force and has the same acceleration.

b. The magnitude of the acceleration of theelectron is greater than that of the proton.

c. The electric force on the proton isgreater in magnitude than the electric force on the electron, butin the opposite direction.

d. Both particles have the same acceleration.

e. The electric force on the proton is equalin magnitude to the electric force on the electron, but in the opposite direction.

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Emilia Chan · Answer 1

Answer:b and e

Explanation:

When electron and proton are placed in the same Electric field then the force experienced by electron and proton is the same as the charge possessed by them is the same. The direction of force is different on them but the magnitude is the same.

The electric field force is the product of charge and strength of the electric field.

We know the mass of an electron is less than the mass of proton that is why the acceleration of electron is more as compared to proton for the same Electric force.

thus option b and e are correct.