A Levels Physics (9702)•9702/12/M/J/21

Explanation
Uniform Electric Field
Steps:
- Parallel, evenly spaced field lines indicate a uniform electric field with constant strength E.
- Electric force on charge P is F = qE, where q is constant.
- In a uniform field, E remains the same at all nearby positions.
- Thus, small displacements in any direction keep F unchanged.
Why A is correct:
- Uniform fields exert constant force F = qE everywhere, per Coulomb's law.
Why the others are wrong:
- B: Direction Y keeps E constant, so force unchanged.
- C: Direction Z keeps E constant, so force unchanged.
- D: Direction X keeps E constant, so force unchanged.
Final answer: A
Topic: Uniform electric fields
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