Question 31

From Physics HL Paper 1 (May 2024, TZ2)

  1. A positively charged particle is positioned in an electric field. Three equipotential lines are shown. The particle is released.
Diagram showing three equipotential lines at -10V, -20V, and -30V, with a positively charged particle at the -20V line. Four arrows (A, B, C, D) indicate possible initial directions of velocity.
Diagram showing three equipotential lines at -10V, -20V, and -30V, with a positively charged particle at the -20V line. Four arrows (A, B, C, D) indicate possible initial directions of velocity.

What is the initial direction of the velocity of the particle?

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