Determining force on an electron, possibly easy force problem(PLEASE HELP)

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Homework Statement


An electron of mass 9.11 multiplied by 10^-31 kg has an initial speed of 4.00 multiplied by 10^5 m/s. It travels in a straight line, and its speed increases to 7.00 multiplied by 10^5 m/s in a distance of 5.00 cm.

(a) Assuming its acceleration is constant, determine the force exerted on the electron.

(b) What is the ratio of this force to the weight of the electron, which we neglected?

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i think you need some kinematics equations not sure though

The Attempt at a Solution


havent figured out where to start
 
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Hi unoriginal, welcome to PF.

unoriginal said:
havent figured out where to start

Why not? Let's start with part a) as its relatively straight forward. A good first step is to identify what data is given and what conditions are imposed.

For example, you are given the "mass". What other data are you given? What is the condition as described in part a).
 
to be honest its the whole scientific notation thing that's throwing me off lol
 
Okay, then make sure all of your units are in basic units; that is, kilograms, meters, seconds. Then you should be fine.