A location, where a uniform electric field is directed downward, enters an electron going horizontally from North to South.

Question

A location, where a uniform electric field is directed downward, enters an electron going horizontally from North to South. Once the electron has entered the field, what is the direction of the electric force?A. downward B. upward C. to the east D. to the west

Answer 1

The electron will experience a force pushing it upwards, in the direction exactly opposed that you would draw electrical field lines. The "direction" of electrical field (directed downwards) is the direction a positive charge would feel a force, so if you place a negative charged electron in this field it will experience an upward force. I hope this helps!