Electric field strength between charged plates help

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The discussion centers on the relationship between electric field strength, potential difference, and kinetic energy in the context of charged plates. The formula E = kq/d² is introduced, with inquiries about incorporating kinetic energy into the equations. Participants explore how electric potential energy relates to potential difference and kinetic energy, emphasizing conservation of energy principles. The force on a charged particle in an electric field is defined as F = Eq, and the work done by the electric force is calculated as W = Eqd. Ultimately, the relationship between work and kinetic energy is confirmed, leading to the conclusion that E = K/qd.
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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


E=kq/d2

how do I involve the kinetic energy K in the equation?
 
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Cici2017 said:

Homework Statement


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Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


E=kq/d2

how do I involve the kinetic energy K in the equation?

What is the relationship between potential difference between the plates and electric field between the plates ?

How do you relate potential difference and electric potential energy ?

Think in terms of conservation of energy .

OR

Use Dimensional Analysis
 
conscience said:
What is the relationship between potential difference between the plates and electric field between the plates ?

How do you relate potential difference and electric potential energy ?

Think in terms of conservation of energy .

OR

Use Dimensional Analysis

Electric potential energy = qV= kqQ/d

Is this equal to the kinetic energy K?
 
Cici2017 said:
Electric potential energy = qV= kqQ/d

No , this is for a point charge .
 
conscience said:
No , this is for a point charge .
Sorry, that's the only formula I know. Can you please tell me? Thank you!
 
If the electric field between the charged plates is E , what will be the force on the charged partice +q ?
 
conscience said:
If the electric field between the charged plates is E , what will be the force on the charged partice +q ?
F=Eq
 
Now if charged particle moves from positive plate to negative , how much is the work done on the particle by the electric force ?
 
conscience said:
Now if charged particle moves from positive plate to negative , how much is the work done on the particle by the electric force ?
W=Eqd
 
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Now what does Work Kinetic Energy theorem say ?
 
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conscience said:
Now what does Work Kinetic Energy theorem say ?
work done equals to change in KE

so Eqd=K

E=K/qd
 
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Cici2017 said:
work done equals to change in KE

so Eqd=K

E=K/qd

Yes :smile:
 
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conscience said:
Yes :smile:

Thank you so much~
 
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