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Question
Beams of electrons and protons move parallel to each other in the same direction. They ______.
Options
attract each other.
repel each other.
neither attract nor repel.
the force of attraction or repulsion depends upon the speed of the beams.
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Solution
Beams of electrons and protons move parallel to each other in the same direction. They repel each other.
Explanation:
The direction of the current is determined by the flow of the positive charge. As a result of the opposing currents here, they will resist one other.
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