Question

g A raindrop charged to 10 mC experiences electric field of 10,000 V/m from a tip of a tree branch. What is the electric force acting on the raindrop

Answer 1

Answer:

The electric force acting on the raindrop is 100 N.

Explanation:

Given;

charge of the raindrop, Q = 10 mC = 0.01 C

electric field strength, E = 10,000 V/m = 10,000 N/C

The force acting on the raindrop is given as;

Electric Force = electric field strength x charge of the raindrop

F = EQ

F = (10,000 N/C) (0.01 C)

F = 100 N

Therefore, the electric force acting on the raindrop is 100 N.