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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Question:

A proton is placed in electric field of a negatively charged source. What will be the motion of the proton?

Options:

zigzag motion away from the source

Straight line motion away from the source

Zigzag motion towards the source

Straight line motion towards the source

Correct Answer:

Straight line motion towards the source

Explanation:

As proton is positively charged and the source is negatively charged, it will move straight towards the negatively charged source.