In Millikan's oil drop experiment,a charged particle is held in equilibrium between two plates by an electric field. If the direction of the electric field is reversed,calculate the acceleration of the charged particle. (in $, g$)

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $0.8$
  • C
    $2.9$
  • D
    $2$

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