A tiny oil droplet is held stationary between two horizontal plates by an upward…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Electric Force Field and Potential · Electric Force Field and Potential

Problem

A tiny oil droplet is held stationary between two horizontal plates by an upward electric force. Describe the subsequent motion of the droplet immediately after the sign of its charge is reversed while the plate voltage is kept the same. Explain your reasoning in one or two sentences.

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