Charged particle moving under electric field

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around a charged particle moving in a uniform electric field, experiencing both electric and dissipative forces. The original poster seeks to determine the particle's speed after it has turned through an angle of 90 degrees, given its initial conditions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the trajectory of the particle and the forces acting on it, questioning how to find the path length and the relationship between different components of velocity. They explore the implications of angles formed by forces and their relation to acceleration components.

Discussion Status

The conversation is ongoing, with participants providing insights into the relationships between forces and velocities. Some guidance has been offered regarding the implications of the angles and the nature of the forces, but no consensus has been reached on the final speed of the particle.

Contextual Notes

Participants are working under the constraints of homework rules, which may limit the information available for solving the problem. There is also a focus on understanding the dynamics of the forces involved rather than deriving a complete solution.

  • #31
Your diagnosis is spot on :thumbs:

Thanks a ton :smile:
 

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