PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Electric Force Field and Potential · Electric Force Field and Potential
Problem
An electric line of force in x−y plane is given by x2+y2=1. A particle with unit positive charge, initially at rest at the point x=1,y=0 in the x−y plane:
(a) will not move at all
(b) will move along the straight line
(c) will move along the circular line of force
(d) information is insufficient to draw any conclusion