Physics Quiz on Proton Motion in Electric Fields

What is the voltage between the parallel plates in the problem setup?

• 1500 volts

• 100 volts

• 500 volts

• 1000 volts

What is the initial speed of the proton as it enters the parallel plates?

• 3.0 * 10^6 m/s

• 3.0 * 10^7 m/s

• 3.0 * 10^8 m/s

• 3.0 * 10^9 m/s

What is the direction of the electric field between the plates?

• Perpendicular to the plates

• No electric field

• From positive to negative

• From negative to positive

How is the vertical acceleration of the proton calculated?

• Using frictional force

• Using electric force

• Using magnetic force

• Using gravitational force

What is the calculated vertical acceleration of the proton?

• 3.19 * 10^9 m/s²

• 3.19 * 10^10 m/s²

• 3.19 * 10^11 m/s²

• 3.19 * 10^12 m/s²

How long does the proton spend between the plates?

• 6.67 * 10^-8 seconds

• 6.67 * 10^-9 seconds

• 6.67 * 10^-11 seconds

• 6.67 * 10^-10 seconds

What is the horizontal speed of the proton as it moves through the plates?

• It decreases

• It increases

• It remains constant

• It becomes zero

What is the total vertical deflection of the proton?

• 7.1 * 10^-5 m

• 7.1 * 10^-8 m

• 7.1 * 10^-6 m

• 7.1 * 10^-7 m

What equation is used to calculate the vertical deflection of the proton?

• Newton's second law

• SUVAT equation

• Ohm's law

• Coulomb's law

What resource is suggested for further understanding of electric fields?

• A video series

• A workbook with 50 problems

• An online course

• A textbook