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A charge of \(4.6 × 10^{-5}\)C is placed in an electric field of intensity \(3.2 ...

A charge of \(4.6 × 10^{-5}\)C is placed in an electric field of intensity \(3.2 × 10^4\) \(Vm^{-1}\). What is the force acting on the electron?
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  • A 1.5 N
  • B 3.7 N
  • C 4.2 N
  • D 2.5 N
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
q=\(4.6 × 10^{-5}\), C= \(3.2 × 10^4\) \(Vm^{-1}\) F= ?

F=qE

⇒ \(4.6 × 10^{-5}\)C × \(3.2 × 10^4\)

; F= 1.5 N


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