What are the vector directions for the electric fields in each part?

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The discussion focuses on determining the vector directions of electric fields for a charged particle in different scenarios. For Part A, the electric field points to the right due to a positively charged particle, while in Part B, it points to the left for a negatively charged particle. Part C also has the electric field vector directed to the right, and Part D shows it directed to the left. The participants emphasize that the direction of the electric field is influenced by the charge type and its acceleration. Overall, the thread illustrates the application of electric field concepts in analyzing charged particle motion.
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Homework Statement



Each of the four parts of this problem depicts a motion diagram for a charged particle moving through a region of uniform electric field. For each part, draw a vector representing the direction of the electric field.

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/6752/partazy5.jpg <-Part A
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/9706/partbvp7.jpg <-Part B
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/581/partcjp1.jpg <-Part C
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/187/partdif8.jpg <-Part D

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The Attempt at a Solution



I know that a negative charge has an electric field that that is radially inward and a positive charge has an electric field that is radially outward.

But I'm still not sure how I'm supposed to draw it. I really hope someone here has experience with masteringphysics
 
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For the first one, the electric field points to the right because it is a positively charged particle and the acceleration is going to the right. [force and the electric field point in the same direction for a positively charged particle, and in opposite directions for a negatively charged particle.] For the second one, the electric field points to the left becuase it is a negatively charged particle and the acceleartion is going to the right. I have no idea how to do the next two...i put in a couple of tries using the concepts i developed for part A and B but apparently doesn't work quite the same way.
 
miss_soup was correct for the first two and as for second two they also follow the same rules

Part C The drawing of the vector representing the direction of the electric field goes to the right

Part D The drawing of the vector representing the direction of the electric field goes to the left

Conclusion : was a waste of tries thinking outside the box LMAO
 
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