Question

A positive charge that is in an electric field E experiences a force that is a) perpendicular to E. b) zero if the speed is zero. c) in the direction opposite to E. d) in the same direction as E. e) None of these is correct.

Answer 1

(d) in the same direction as E.

Step-by-step explanation:

The electric force on an electric charge is given by :

F = qE

Where

q is charge and E is electric field

The direction of electric force is same as the direction of electric field. It means a positive charge that is in an electric field E experiences a force that is in the same direction as E. Hence, the correct option is (d).