Electrostatic Potential And Capacitance Ques 16

16. 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

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(a) $q E y^{2}$

(b) $q E^{2} y$

(c) $q E y$

(d) $q^{2} E y$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 16.(c)

Solution:

  1. (c) K.E. $=$ Force $\times$ distance $=q E . y$