Calculate the force acting on an electron of charge 1.6 x 10 -19 C placed

PHYSICSJAMB 1992

Calculate the force acting on an electron of charge 1.6 x 10-19C placed in an electric field of intensity 108Vm-1

  • A. 1.6 x 10-11N
  • B. 1.6 x 10-14N
  • C. 1.6 x 10-16N
  • D. 1.0 x 10-16N

Correct Answer: A. 1.6 x 10-11N

Explanation

F = EQ

1.6 x 10-19 x 108

= 1.6 x 10-11N

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