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The discussion centers on calculating the electric field intensity experienced by an electron under a force of 1.0 Newton. The relevant equation used is F = q * E, where F represents force, q is the charge of the electron (1.602 x 10^-19 Coulombs), and E is the electric field intensity. The solution involves rearranging the equation to find E, resulting in E = F/q, which leads to an electric field intensity of approximately 6.24 x 10^18 N/C.

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Homework Statement


what is the magnitude of the electric field intensity at a pont in the field where an electron expeeriences a 1.0 Newton force?


Homework Equations



F = q*E

The Attempt at a Solution


1.602*10λ-19 * 1.0
1.602*10λ-19
 
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stephanieC said:

Homework Statement


what is the magnitude of the electric field intensity at a pont in the field where an electron expeeriences a 1.0 Newton force?


Homework Equations



F = q*E

The Attempt at a Solution


1.602*10λ-19 * 1.0
1.602*10λ-19
Can you identify what the variables represent in your Relevant Equation? Which ones are associated with the "givens" in your problem statement? Which one do you want to solve for? Be sure to include the units associated with the values.

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