A charge particle is free to move in an electric field. It will travel

Option 1 -

Always along a line of force

Option 2 -

Along a line of force, if its initial velocity is zero

Option 3 -

Along a line of force, if it has some initial velocity in the direction of an acute angle with the line of force

Option 4 -

None of these

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    Raj Pandey | Contributor-Level 9

    2 weeks ago
    Correct Option - 2


    Detailed Solution:

    Because E points along the tangent to the lines of force. If initial velocity is zero then due to the force, it always moves in the direction of E. Hence will always move on some lines of force

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