Electric Field Velocities from Point A to Point B

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The discussion focuses on calculating the speed of a proton as it moves from point A at 30V to point B at -10V, starting with an initial speed of 4.90×10^4 m/s. The relevant equations include the change in electric potential energy and kinetic energy, with the final speed derived from the equation deltaV = deltaK/q. The calculation shows that the final speed at point B is 8.75×10^4 m/s. Simplifying the equation by factoring makes the calculation more straightforward. The thread emphasizes the importance of correctly applying the principles of energy conservation in electric fields.
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Homework Statement



A proton's speed as it passes point A is 4.90×104 . It follows the trajectory: Point A @ 30V through Point B @-10V. What is the proton's speed at point B?

Homework Equations



deltaV=deltaK/q
V=40
vi=4.9*10^4
q=1.6*10^-19
m=1.67*10^-27
deltaK=1/2mvf^2-1/2mvi^2

The Attempt at a Solution



40=(0.5)(1.67*10^-27)(vf^2)-=(0.5)(1.67*10^-27)(4.9*10^4)/1.6*10^-19

velocity final=8.75*10^4
 
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The calculation is easier if you factor the right side of the equation:

40=\frac{0.5*1.67\cdot 10^{-27}}{1.6\cdot 10^{-19}}(v^2-(4.9\cdot 10^4)^2)

and then simplify.

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