Magnitude of acceleration of electron in electric field

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The discussion focuses on calculating the magnitude of an electron's acceleration in an electric field, given specific parameters such as velocity, capacitor length, time, mass, and electric field strength. Participants express confusion over the results obtained through different methods, specifically kinematics versus the formula qE=ma. There is a call for clarification on the problem's wording and the provided data. The inconsistency in answers suggests a misunderstanding or misapplication of the physics involved. Accurate interpretation of the problem statement and careful application of the relevant equations are essential for resolving the issue.
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Ok real simple and easy, but yet i get the wrong answer. The question states: Find the magnitude of the acceleration of the electron while in the electric field. You are givin the Velocity: 3e6 m/s the lengeth of the parelle plate capicator .1m and the time 3.33e-8 secs. there is alos info given around the mass and the charge of the uniform electric field. Mass= 9.1e-31 and electric field is = 200 N/C
 
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First of all,

please show us what you have done so far. Second- your question is very poorly worded... why don't you type it EXACTLY how it is written.
Third, I get two different answers depending on whether I do the problem using kinematics (constant acceleration equations) or using qE=ma. Tells me something is amiss.
 
Well i used the velocity to figure out the time. Then i used kinematics and i got something way off. I know of nothing else to do.
 
What exactly are you given in the problem... not anything you derived.
 
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