Question: 3. Two parallel metal plates have a potential difference of 2000V applied across them as shown. A particle of mass 4 x 10-10 kg and

3. Two parallel metal plates have a potential difference of 2000V applied across them as shown. A particle of mass 4 x 10-10 kg and carrying a charge Q = +9 x 10-9 C is placed at the positive pole and released

3.1 Sketch the electric field pattern between the plates

3.2 Explain why q will accelerate, and why the acceleration will be constant [2]

3.3 Calculate the field strength between the plates [2]

3.4 Ignoring gravitational forces, calculate the average acceleration of Q  [2]2 000 v 50 mm

2 000 v 50 mm

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