Electric Field Projectile Motion

In summary, the conversation discusses the angle at which electrons will leave a uniform electric field between parallel plates. The horizontal position and trajectory of the electrons are determined by equations involving the charge of the electron and the electric field strength. The direction of the electron's velocity at the point of leaving the field will determine the angle of its trajectory. Velocity parallel to the plates will remain constant while the velocity perpendicular to the plates can be calculated using the principle of energy conservation.
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At what angle will the electrons leave the uniform electric field at the end of the parallel plates? Assume the plates are 5.4 cm long and E = 5.0 x 10^3 N/C. Ignore fringing of the field. (counterclockwise from the x-axis is positive)

I know the horizontal position is given by x=V0*t and
y= -((e*E)/(2*m*V0^2))(x^2) where e is charge of the electron and x is the horizontal position...
 

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physicsss said:
At what angle will the electrons leave
..relates to the slope of the tangent to their trajectory. [That was a hint.]
 
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1. Direction in which it leaves is same as that of velocity at the point.

2. Velocity parallel to the plates will remain same.

3. Velocity perpendicular to the plates can be calculated using force of energy conservation.
 

What is an electric field?

An electric field is a physical force created by electrically charged particles. It is a vector quantity that describes the strength and direction of the force that a charged particle would experience at any given point in space.

How does an electric field affect projectile motion?

An electric field can affect the trajectory of a projectile by exerting a force on the charged particles within the projectile. This force can change the velocity and direction of the projectile, altering its path.

What is the relationship between electric field and electric force?

The electric force is the force exerted by an electric field on an electrically charged particle. It is directly proportional to the strength of the electric field and the magnitude of the charge on the particle. The direction of the force is determined by the direction of the electric field and the charge of the particle.

Can an electric field be used to accelerate a projectile?

Yes, an electric field can be used to accelerate a projectile. This is the principle behind devices like particle accelerators, which use electric fields to accelerate charged particles to high speeds.

How can the electric field of a projectile be calculated?

The electric field of a projectile can be calculated using the formula E = F/q, where E is the electric field, F is the electric force, and q is the charge of the particle. The direction of the electric field can be determined by the direction of the electric force on the particle.

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