| Date | May 2018 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 18M.1.HL.TZ1.15 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
| Command term | Question number | 15 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
An ion of charge +Q moves vertically upwards through a small distance s in a uniform vertical electric field. The electric field has a strength E and its direction is shown in the diagram.
What is the electric potential difference between the initial and final position of the ion?
A. \(\frac{{EQ}}{s}\)
B. EQs
C. Es
D. \(\frac{E}{s}\)
Markscheme
C
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