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An electron has an initial velocity in a direction different from that of an electric field, the path of the electron is
An electron has an initial velocity in a direction different from that of an electric field, the path of the electron is
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Motion under constant acceleration perpendicular to velocity is parabolic.
Updated On: Mar 17, 2026
- a straight line
- a circle
- an ellipse
- a parabola
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
An electron in a uniform electric field experiences constant acceleration perpendicular to its initial velocity, resulting in a parabolic trajectory.
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