How Does a Proton's Speed Affect Coulombic Impulse on an Electron?

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In summary, the problem involves a high-speed proton passing by an electron at rest, with a given distance between their paths. The Coulomb Force law is used to find the components of the net impulse delivered to the proton. Further steps are needed to solve for the components of force and for the net impulse.
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Homework Statement



A high-speed proton of electric charge e is modeled as moving with constant
speed v past an electron of mass m and charge −e initially at rest. The electron is a distance α from the straight-line path of the proton and we assume it ‘scarcely moves’ while the proton comes and goes. Use the standard Coulomb Force law to find the components of the net impulse delivered to the photon.


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F= (-Ke^2)/(r^2)


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I'm not sure how to start this one.
 
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I think we need to solve for the components of force, and then use that to solve for net impulse but I'm not sure how to go about this.
 

Related to How Does a Proton's Speed Affect Coulombic Impulse on an Electron?

What are Coulombic interactions?

Coulombic interactions are electrostatic interactions between charged particles, such as protons and electrons. These interactions are governed by Coulomb's law, which states that the force between two charged particles is directly proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

How do Coulombic interactions affect the movement of particles?

Coulombic interactions can either attract or repel particles, depending on the charges involved. Like charges will repel each other, while opposite charges will attract. This can cause particles to move towards or away from each other, depending on the strength of the interaction.

What is the relationship between Coulombic interactions and electric fields?

Coulombic interactions are responsible for creating electric fields. When charged particles interact, they create an electric field that can influence the movement of other charged particles in the vicinity. The strength of the electric field is determined by the strength of the Coulombic interaction between the particles.

How do Coulombic interactions contribute to chemical bonding?

In chemical bonding, Coulombic interactions between positively and negatively charged ions are responsible for holding the atoms together. This type of bonding is known as ionic bonding and is important in many compounds, such as salts and minerals.

Can Coulombic interactions be manipulated or controlled?

Yes, Coulombic interactions can be manipulated through the use of external forces, such as electric fields. This can be useful in fields such as material science and nanotechnology, where precise control over the movement of particles is necessary.

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