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Calculate the force on an electron in a uniform electric field of `4 xx 10^(4) NC^(-1)`?

A

`12 xx 10^(4)N`

B

`7 xx 10^(-20)`

C

`1.87 xx 10^(-10)`

D

`6.7 xx 10^(-10)`

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
A
Using the following formula F=qE
`F=1.6 xx10^(-19) xx 4 xx 10^(4)`
`=12 xx 10^(4)N`
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