A positive charge and a negative charge are initially at rest. If same electric field is applied on them.

Options

A. both have accelerated motion in the direction of the field
B. both have retarded motion in the direction of the field
C. positive charge has accelerated motion in the direction of the field and negative charge has also accelerated motion but in a direction opposite to that of the field.
D. Positive charge has accelerated motion in the direction opposite to that of the field and negative charge has also accelerated motion but in the direction opposite to that of the field.

Answer

C