AIIMS2012PhysicsElectrostatics
An electron projected with velocity v =v₀ i in the electric field E =E₀ j . Trace the path followed by the electron E₀ .
Options
- AParabola
- BCircle
- CStraight line in +y direction.
- DStraight line in -y direction.
Correct answer
A. Parabola
Step-by-step solution
Since, v =v₀ i E =E₀ j The electron is moving in x -direction perpendicular to the electric field which is in y -direction. Thus, the path of electron moving perpendicular to field will be a parabola.