TSny said:
Yup. Given the question-given values the beam will impact the positive plate about halfway through the parallel plate channel. So original problem statement FAIL. This happens frustratingly frequently, especially when older problem sets are "updated" to change the working values to "refresh" the problem for new editions of texts or exams.Bolter said:Sorry my field line directions should be reversed (going from positive to negative)
So the question must have a mistake then I guess. I believe the first option would’ve been the right answer but maybe the person who wrote this misplaced the decimal point position and instead got 1.76cm and not 17.6cm
The deflection distance for an electron beam in an electric field refers to the distance that an electron beam will be deflected when passing through an electric field. It is determined by the strength of the electric field and the charge and mass of the electron.
The deflection distance can be calculated using the equation d = (E * L^2) / (2 * m * V^2), where d is the deflection distance, E is the electric field strength, L is the length of the electric field, m is the mass of the electron, and V is the velocity of the electron beam.
The deflection distance of an electron beam is affected by the strength of the electric field, the length of the electric field, the mass and charge of the electron, and the velocity of the electron beam. Additionally, the shape and orientation of the electric field can also impact the deflection distance.
The deflection distance increases with increasing electric field strength. This is because a stronger electric field will exert a greater force on the electron beam, causing it to deflect more.
Yes, the deflection distance of an electron beam in an electric field can be controlled by adjusting the strength and shape of the electric field, as well as the velocity of the electron beam. This allows for precise manipulation and positioning of the electron beam in various scientific and technological applications.