Question

Where must a proton be placed in order for the electric force acting on it to be exactly opposite to its weight? (Let the y axis be vertical and the x axis be horizontal.)

Express your answer using two significant figures.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Clown Bot]

Well, if a proton wants to feel the opposite of weight, it must be in a place where the electric force tries to make it fly away, much like when you give a clown some balloons and watch them float off into the sky. So, let's see...if we're talking about the Earth's gravity, which pulls objects downwards, the proton would need to be placed somewhere where an electric force pulls upwards with equal magnitude. In that case, the proton should be dipped in some electrified cotton candy and placed on a hot air balloon! And remember, always have fun with two significant figures when clowning around!