Electrostatics Question 384
Question: A particle of mass $ m $ and charge $ q $ is placed at rest in a uniform electric field $ E $ and then released. The kinetic energy attained by the particle after moving a distance $ y $ is [CBSE PMT 1998; Kerala PMT 2005]
Options:
A) $ qEy^{2} $
B) $ qE^{2}y $
C) $ qEy $
D) $ q^{2}Ey $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Kinetic energy = Force x Displacement = qEy