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An object with a charge of -2.9 μC and a mass of 4.6×10−2 kg experiences an upward electric force, due to a uniform electric field, equal in magnitude to its weight.
A. Find the magnitude of the electric field.
B. Find the direction of the electric field.
C. If the electric charge on the object is doubled while its mass remains the same, find the magnitude of its acceleration.
D. If the electric charge on the object is doubled while its mass remains the same, find the direction of its acceleration.
The positive sign shows that the acceleration is in the direction of electric force. Since the direction of electrostatic force is upwards, hence the direction of acceleration is upwards.
Therefore, the direction of acceleration of the object is upwards