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Physics Current Electricity General MCQ (Single Correct)

A continuous beam of electrons emitted by a heating filament are accelerated in free space by an electric field as shown in figure. The two stops at the left ensure that the electron beam has a uniform cross-section. Which of the following is/are correct :

A
Linear momentum of electron increases from A to B.
B
The electric current is from right to left
C
The magnitude of the current is same at A and B.
D
The current density is same at A and B.

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(a, b, c, d)

Electrons are accelerated in opposite direction of electric field. Therefore speed of the electron is more at B than at A.

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