Asked by Ichi

What happens when an electron travels through an electric field? Will its speed remain constant or will it accelerate? The initial velocity is in the same direction as the electric field.
Answered by bobpursley
It accelerates, but remember, acceleration can be positive or negative. E is the direction of of the force for a + charge, so for a - charge, the force is in the opposite direction.
Answered by Ichi
So the electron accelerates in the opposite direction?
Answered by bobpursley
yes, which most would call deacceleration.
Answered by Ichi
Okay, thank you so much for your help!
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