Question

a negative charge is placed in an electric field that points west. what direction is the force on the negative particle?
a. west
b. south
c. east
d. north

Explanation:

The force on a charged particle in an electric field is given by \( \vec{F} = q\vec{E} \). For a negative charge (\( q<0 \)), the force direction is opposite to the electric field direction. Since the electric field points west, the force on the negative charge will point east.

Answer:

C. East