An electron has an initial velocity of 1.00 × 10^7 m/s in a uniform 1.00 × 10^6 N/C strength electric field. The field accelerates the electron in the direction opposite to its initial velocity.
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The electric field is directed opposite to the direction in which a positive charge would move. Therefore, the electric field is directed from left to right. The electron's initial velocity is directed from right to left. Show more…
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