Consider a negative point charge moving along a straight-line path directly toward a stationary positive point charge. Which aspect(s) of the electric force on the negative point charge will remain constant as it moves?
Correct answer: A. Direction
- A. Direction
- B. Magnitude
- C. Both direction and magnitude
- D. Neither direction and magnitude
Explanation
As the negative charge is moving along a straight path towards the positive charge the direction of the charge does not change and hence remains constant. So option A is correct.
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