CAPE Physics Unit 2 · 2007 · Paper 1 · Question Q8

In the diagram below, a potential difference of 600\text{ V} is applied between two parallel metal plates, \text{X} and \text{Y}, 5\text{ mm} apart. What is the magnitude and direction of the electric field at point P?

1. (A)1.2 \times 10^2\text{ NC}^{-1}; \text{X} \rightarrow \text{Y}
2. (B)1.2 \times 10^2\text{ NC}^{-1}; \text{Y} \rightarrow \text{X}
3. (C)1.2 \times 10^5\text{ NC}^{-1}; \text{X} \rightarrow \text{Y}
4. (D)1.2 \times 10^5\text{ NC}^{-1}; \text{Y} \rightarrow \text{X}

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