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Cici2017
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E=kq/d2
how do I involve the kinetic energy K in the equation?
Electric field strength between charged plates help
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The discussion revolves around the electric field strength between charged plates and its relationship with kinetic energy, potential difference, and electric potential energy. Participants are exploring how these concepts interrelate within the context of electric fields and forces acting on charged particles.
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- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning
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- Participants are attempting to understand how to incorporate kinetic energy into the equations related to electric fields. Questions are raised about the relationship between potential difference and electric field strength, as well as how potential difference relates to electric potential energy. Some participants suggest considering conservation of energy and dimensional analysis as potential approaches.
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The discussion is active, with various participants contributing questions and clarifications. Some have provided equations and insights, while others express uncertainty about the formulas and concepts involved. There is no explicit consensus, but multiple interpretations and lines of reasoning are being explored.
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Participants are working within the constraints of homework rules, which may limit the information they can use or the methods they can apply. There is an ongoing discussion about the applicability of certain formulas, particularly in relation to point charges.
E=kq/d2
how do I involve the kinetic energy K in the equation?
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conscience
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Cici2017 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
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Cici2017
conscience said:
Electric potential energy = qV= kqQ/d
Is this equal to the kinetic energy K?
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conscience
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Cici2017 said:
No , this is for a point charge .
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Cici2017
Sorry, that's the only formula I know. Can you please tell me? Thank you!conscience said:
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conscience
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If the electric field between the charged plates is E , what will be the force on the charged partice +q ?
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Cici2017
F=Eqconscience said:
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conscience
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Now if charged particle moves from positive plate to negative , how much is the work done on the particle by the electric force ?
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Cici2017
W=Eqdconscience said:
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conscience
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Now what does Work Kinetic Energy theorem say ?
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Cici2017
work done equals to change in KEconscience said:
so Eqd=K
E=K/qd
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conscience
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Cici2017 said:
Yes
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Cici2017
conscience said:Yes
Thank you so much~