Question

An electron enters an electric field with its velocity in the direction of the electric lines of force. Then ______

Options

• the path of the electron will be a circle.

• the path of the electron will be a parabola.

• the velocity of the electron will decrease.

• the velocity of the electron will increase.

Answer 1

An electron enters an electric field with its velocity in the direction of the electric lines of force. Then the velocity of the electron will decrease.

Explanation:

The electric field exerts a force on the electron in the opposite direction of its motion.