O Levels Physics (5054)•5054/11/O/N/21

Explanation
Stationary Electron Forces Steps:
- Electrons have mass, so they experience gravitational force in a gravitational field.
- Electrons are charged particles, so they experience electric force in an electric field.
- Magnetic force requires velocity; a stationary electron has zero velocity, so no magnetic force.
- Thus, only gravitational and electric fields exert forces on it.
Why C is correct:
- By Newton's law of gravitation (F_g = mg) and Coulomb's law (F_e = qE), a stationary electron feels both forces, but Lorentz force (F_m = q(v × B)) is zero for v=0.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Excludes gravitational force, which acts due to the electron's mass.
- B: Excludes electric force, which acts due to the electron's charge.
- D: Includes magnetic force, which requires motion and is absent for a stationary electron.
Final answer: C
Topic: Electrical charge
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