The discussion revolves around calculating the potential difference in an X-ray tube when electrons hit a tungsten target with a specified energy of 75 keV. Participants explore the relationship between energy in electron volts and potential difference.
There is an ongoing exploration of the relationship between energy and potential difference, with some participants providing insights into the conversion process. Multiple interpretations of the problem are being examined, particularly regarding the units involved.
Participants note the importance of units in calculations and express confusion over the distinction between energy (in eV) and potential difference (in volts). There is a recognition that the potential difference must be calculated based on the energy provided.
Thanks for your quick reply, in the question the potential difference was not given and must be calculated. IIm just confused why you said pd of 75keV. Thankskuruman said:Therefore an electron that moves through a potential difference of 75 keV acquires kinetic energy of ... ?
I wrote pd of 75 keV not 75 eV. Let me restate this. The kinetic energy of an electron starting from rest and moving through a pd of 1 V is 1 eV. In other words, the electron trades potential energy for kinetic energy as it moves from a region of high potential energy to a region of low potential energy. What if the acquired linetic energy is 75 keV (75,000 eV) instead of just 1 eV?axer said:Thanks for your quick reply, in the question the potential difference was not given and must be calculated. IIm just confused why you said pd of 75keV. Thanks
Thanks, so by my understand of your reply, 1 eV = (1.6*10-19) (1 V)kuruman said:I wrote pd of 75 keV not 75 eV. Let me restate this. The kinetic energy of an electron starting from rest and moving through a pd of 1 V is 1 eV. In other words, the electron trades potential energy for kinetic energy as it moves from a region of high potential energy to a region of low potential energy. What if the acquired linetic energy is 75 keV (75,000 eV) instead of just 1 eV?
To rsetate what is being hintef at, this would be the potential difference (in volts) if the energy was 75 kJ, not 75 keV. 1 J is not 1 eV. Units are important, never neglect them and always write them out!axer said:V=75,000/1.6*10-19
No! Electron volts is a unit of energy, not a unit of potential difference! Units!axer said:1 eV = (1.6*10-19) (1 V)
Ok i see.. so 1 eV= 1.6*10-19 JOrodruin said:No! Electron volts is a unit of energy, not a unit of potential difference! Units!
Right, now go back to the relation that expresses the energy gained in terms of the charge and the potential difference. What does it tell you?axer said:Ok i see.. so 1 eV= 1.6*10-19 J
axer said:V=W/Q
Yes, but again, always write out the units. Note that you had the right answer in #5, but you got it in a way that was not completely waterproof. Always write out your units, not only will it let you check that your answer has the correct units, but it is particularly useful to get your argument correct.axer said:so V=1.2*10-14/1.6*10-19
V= 75.000 V
Oh, wait is it actually 75,000... this apply to all questions when given eV and asked to find V.
Thanks both!