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A particle of mass m and charge q is thrown at a speed u against a uniform electric field E. How
much distance will it travel before coming to rest?

a
mu2/2qE
b
2mu2/2qE
c
mqE/2u2
d
mu/qE

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Particle thrown against electric field causes retradation a=−qEmas we know v2−u2=2as⇒0−u2=2−qEm×s⇒s=mu22qE

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