Two large vertical and parallel metal plates having a separation of 1 cm are connected to a DC voltage source of potential difference . A proton is released at rest midway between the two plates. It is found to move at to the vertical JUST after release. Then is nearly
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- (B)
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D)
Answer: (C)
Solution
For the proton to move at to the vertical just after release, the electric force must equal the gravitational force: . With , we have , so V.
JEE Advanced · 2012 · 08 Apr 2012 · Paper 1 · Single correct option