An ion is an electrically charged particle. For an atom to be charged, it must have gained or lost electron in the process and therefore, it becomes an ion.

The loss or gain of electrons is what makes an atom charged and eventually becomes an ion.

A positively charged ion is one that has lost an electron and it is called a cation. In such an ion, the number of electrons are lesser than those of protons. This is why they are cations

A negatively charged ion is one that has gained electrons. They are called anions. In such an ion, the number of electrons are greater than that of protons.

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This diagram shows the forces acting on a car. The center dot represents the car, and the arrows represent the forces acting on

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Answer : The correct option is B- Towards the left.

Solution : Given,

Force on car in upward direction, $F_1$ = 6000 N

Force on car in downward direction, $F_2$ = 6000 N

Force on car in right direction, $F_3$ = 5000 N

Force on car in left direction, $F_4$ = 6000 N

Force : Force is equal to the mass multiplied by the acceleration. The force is directly proportional to the acceleration.

Formula : F = m × a

where, F is force, m is mass and a is acceleration.

From the given diagram we conclude that the $F_1$ and $F_2$ are in opposite direction and the force acting on car are same. So, their net force is zero.

And in case of $F_3$ and $F_4$ , the net force will not be zero because force acting on car are different. The car will accelerate towards left direction because $F_4$ is higher than the $F_3$ .

So, the car will accelerate towards left direction.

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