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An electron enters an electric field with its velocity in the direction of the electric lines of force. Then:

A

the path of the electron will be a circle.

B

the path of the electron will be a parabola.

C

the velocity of the electron will decrease.

D

the velocity of the electron will increase.

Step-by-Step Solution

The force F\mathbf{F} experienced by a charge qq in an electric field E\mathbf{E} is given by F=qE\mathbf{F} = q\mathbf{E} . For an electron, the charge is negative (q=eq = -e), which implies that the electrostatic force acts in the direction opposite to the electric field vector . The problem states that the electron enters with a velocity v\mathbf{v} in the direction of the electric field lines. Therefore, the force F\mathbf{F} acts opposite to the direction of velocity. This opposing force acts as a retarding force, causing deceleration, which results in a decrease in the velocity of the electron. The path remains a straight line because the force and velocity are collinear.

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