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    Question finding Vf of a charge moving through potential difference

    So working it out that way I found. ΔV = ΔU / q ΔU = Uq = (6V)(+3C) = 18J KE = -PE = -Uq KE = -18J KE = 1/2*m*v^2 -18J = 1/2 (2kg) (v^2) v = i sqrt(18) V = 4.24 m/s , 4.24i m/s How do I account for the negative (unreal) component?
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    Question finding Vf of a charge moving through potential difference

    Oh you're right. So ΔPE = potential energy of the charge (Uq). Could I say that ΔPE = -ΔKE? So it would be ΔKE = -1/2 mv^2? Just curious was my answer to velocity correct? If the sign was wrong how could I have anticipated that when doing it my (long and unnecessary) way?
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    Question finding Vf of a charge moving through potential difference

    Now that I think about it doesn't the KE = PE. Or in this case the KE = potential electric energy (U). So could I have just skipped all that **** and just used the KE = 1/2 mv^2? Setting U = 1/2 mv^2 and solving for v?
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    Question finding Vf of a charge moving through potential difference

    So the "voltage" is the U due to the E(lectric field). Sorry I am trying to get it in terms that I understand. What is the potential force you're talking about? If I am reading it right I would say the dKE is 0 because once it reaches B it stops moving / has used all its KE?
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    Question finding Vf of a charge moving through potential difference

    Potential difference is voltage is it not? Electrical potential energy is (U) in J no? Can you please explain how to do the problem as it seems inferred that I did it wrong.
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    Question finding Vf of a charge moving through potential difference

    Homework Statement A 2kg charge of +3C moves through a potential difference of 6V and begins at rest. What is its final velocity? Homework Equations m = 2kg q = +3C dV = 6V Vi = 0 m/s Vf = ? F = m*a (Vf)2 = (Vi)2 + 2(a)(d) dV = (ke)(q)/(r) 1 N/C is equal to 1 V/m The Attempt at a...
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    Electrostatic force using vectors

    Ah you're right. Thank you it all makes sense now! I really appreciate both of your help.
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    Electrostatic force using vectors

    Ah that makes a lot more sense now. So the reason I am finding the unit vector is I need a vector that is pointing in the same direction as the Force caused by these two charges. Whenever I see r hat from now on that is referring to the unit vector, correct? Problem worked out perfectly after...
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    Electrostatic force using vectors

    Homework Statement Charge A is +2C and is located at <4,0,0> Charge B is +12.5C and is located at <0,-3,0> What is the the Force(AonB) What is the magnitude of F(AonB) Homework Equations F = (k)(Qa)(Qb)/(r^2) (r^) For reference the answers are < -0.8k, 0.6k, 0 > N (F...
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