The figure shows the path of a positivel...

The figure shows the path of a positively charged particle `1` through a rectangualr region of unifrom electric field as shown in the figure. What is the direction of electric field and the direction of deflection of particles `2, 3` and `4` ?

A

Top, down, top, down

B

Top, down, down, top

C

Down, top, top, down

D

Down, top, down, down

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A

`+ve` charge `rarr` deflected towards E
`-` ve charge `rarr` deflected opposite to E.

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