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Published on: August 22, 2026
A small point mass carrying some positive charge on it, is released from the edge of a table. There is a uniform electric field in this region in the horizontal direction. Which of the following options then correctly describe the trajectory of the mass? (Curves are drawn schematically and are not to scale).
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Since it is released from rest.
And 
is constant.
If will have straight line path along net ' 
'.
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