IB Physics SL D 2 7 Electric Field Lines Questions

Practise IB Physics SL D.2.7 by drawing and interpreting electric-field patterns around charges, conductors and plates.

Exam points

Draw electric-field lines with correct direction, spacing and shape for charged objects or parallel plates.
Infer charge sign and electric-field direction from a field-line pattern.
Represent the resultant electric-field pattern or direction for multiple point charges.

[Maximum number: 2]

This question is in two parts. Part 1 is about simple harmonic motion and forced oscillations. Part 2 is about electric and magnetic force fields.

Part 1 Simple harmonic motion and forced oscillations
The graph shows the variation with time of the displacement of an object undergoing simple harmonic motion.
displacement / mm

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time / ms

Part 2 Electric and magnetic force fields

The diagram shows a pair of horizontal metal plates. Electrons can be deflected vertically using an electric field between the plates.

Draw the shape and direction of the electric field between the plates on the diagram.

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