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NEET · Physics · Magnetic Effects of Current
A small point mass carrying some positive charge on it, is released...
A small point mass carrying some positive charge on it, is released from the edge of a table. There is a uniform electric field in this region in the horizontal direction. Which of the following options then correctly describe the trajectory of the mass ? (Curves are drawn schematically and are not to scale)

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Options
- A

- B
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- C
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- D
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Correct answer
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Step-by-step solution
Net acceleration of particle is constant, initial velocity is zero therefore path is straight line.