The electric field in the atmosphere is about 246 N/C downward. a. What is the direction of the force on a negatively charged particle? b. Find the electric force on an electron with charge −1.602×10^−19 C

The electric field in the atmosphere is about 246 N/C downward. a. What is the direction of the force on a negatively charged particle? b. Find the electric force on an electron with charge −1.602×10^−19 C

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The electric field in the atmosphere is about 246 N/C downward.

a. What is the direction of the force on a negatively charged particle?

b. Find the electric force on an electron with charge −1.602×10^−19 C

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