The trajectory of an electron and a proton between two charged sheets

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The discussion centers on the trajectories of an electron and a proton between two charged sheets. The proton moves in the opposite direction to the electron due to the forces acting on them. The proton experiences two repulsive forces, while the electron is influenced by attractive forces. Participants analyze the net forces on each particle to determine their paths. Ultimately, the conclusion is that both particles will follow distinct trajectories based on these forces.
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(A) , because the proton moves in a direction opposite to the electron. Right ?
 

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Fatima Hasan said:

The Attempt at a Solution


(A) , because the proton moves in a direction opposite to the electron. Right ?
Why? What in the scenario would cause that?
 
gneill said:
Why? What in the scenario would cause that?
D)
Because the proton will be under 2 repulsive forces (upward = downward). So does the electron having attractive forces
 
Fatima Hasan said:
D)
Because the proton will be under 2 repulsive forces (upward = downward). So does the electron having attractive forces
So what is the net force on each?
 
gneill said:
So what is the net force on each?
None
 
Right. So what are the trajectories?
 
gneill said:
Right. So what are the trajectories?
D ?
 
Yup.
 
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