Dear Chegg experts, Information: An electron is positioned and then released on

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Dear Chegg experts,

Information: An electron is positioned and then released on the x-axis, where the electric potential has the value –20 Volts.

Question: Which of the following statements describes the subsequent motion of the electron?

A. The electron will move to the right (positive x-direction) because the electric potential is negative.
B. The electron will move to the left (negative x-direction) because it is negatively charged.
C.The electron will not move.
D.Not enough information is given to predict the motion of the electron.
E.The electron will move to the right (positive x-direction) because it is negatively charged.

Objective: select the correct multiple choice answer.

Explanation / Answer

D) Not enough info to predict the motion of the electron. Sign of potential doesn't determine sign or direction of electric field.

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