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Electric Fields — Quiz

Question 9 • Physics

A negative test charge experiences a force to the right as a result of an electric field. Which is the best conclusion to draw based on this description?

Answer
A
No conclusion can be drawn because the amount of charge on the test charge is unknown.
B
No conclusion can be drawn because the sign of the charge creating the field is unknown.
C
The electric field points to the right because the force on a negative charge is in the same direction as the field.
D
The electric field points to the left because the force on a negative charge is opposite to the direction of the field.

Explanation

The electric force on a charge is given by the charge multiplied by the electric field, so a negative charge feels a force opposite the field’s direction. Since the force points to the right, the electric field points to the left. Therefore, choice D is correct.

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