Movement of an electron between two plates

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The discussion centers on the direction of the force created by an electric field between two plates. The consensus is that the force is directed toward the plate with the lower electric potential, which is identified as the negative plate. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding electric field direction to determine the relative potential of the plates, confirming that the plate with higher potential is positive.

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  • Concept of positive and negative charges in electrostatics
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Hey guys.
Where is the force which is created by the electric field, directed to? I think it's towered the bottom plate but I'm not sure.

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From the electric field direction, can you determine the relative potential of the two plates, and determine their "sign" (i.e. the plate with the higher potential is positive, and vice versa)?
 

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