Electrostatics questions, parallel plates, force, field

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The discussion revolves around electrostatics problems involving charged objects and electric fields. Participants are examining scenarios with multiple point charges, electric forces, and the motion of an electron in an electric field between parallel plates.

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  • Participants explore calculations of electric forces between charged objects and the effects of electric fields on moving charges. There are attempts to apply Coulomb's law and kinematic equations, with some questioning the setup and assumptions made in their calculations.

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Some participants are providing calculations and seeking confirmation on their reasoning, while others are asking for clarification on how to find time and vertical displacement for the electron. There are indications of confusion regarding the application of projectile motion and the relationships between the variables involved.

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Participants are working under the constraints of homework assignments, which may limit the information available or the methods they can use. There is a noted lack of consensus on certain calculations and approaches, particularly regarding the motion of the electron.

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Homework Statement



1.
A 2*10^-6C charged object is .40m left of an another 2*10^-6C charged object, with a 3*10^-6C charged object .40m to the right of the centre object, creating three charged objects in a line. Calculate the magnitude of the net electric force on the centre charge due to the other two charges.

2*10^-6C ------.40m-------2*10^-6C------.40m----3*10^-6C

2. An electron traveling horizontally at a speed of 8.70 * 10^6m/s enters into an electric field of 1.32 *10^3 n/c between two horizontal, parallel plates. The plates are 14.0cm long and are separated by a distance of 8.00cm. Calculate the vertical displacement of the electron through the plates. [3*10^-2m]

3. A 3uC (A) charge is .333m above charged B (3uC), with charge C (3uC) 0.333m left to charge b, creating a triangle. Find the net electric force on charge C.


4. Two point charges are initially 6.0cm apart, and are then moved so that they are 2.0cm apart. If the initial force between these two point charges was F, what is the new force [9F]

[number inside these are the answers]


Homework Equations


E=fe/q
E=kq1q2/r^2
E=kq/r^2
V=E(energy)/q
E=v/d
k=8.99*10^9
charge of an electron= 1.6*10^-19
mass of an electron = 9.11*10^-31kg


The Attempt at a Solution



1.
E1= (8.99^10^9)(2*10^-6)(3*10^-6)/.40^2 = .337125
E2= (8.99*10^9)(2*10^-6)(2*10^-6)/.40^2= .22475
E1+E2=.561875N

I added them together based on coulombs law, charged A and C are repelled and the centre charge is also repelled. I don't have the answer so i don't know if I am right

2. First i found acceleration

a=Fe/m=Eq/m=(1.32*10^3 * 1.6*10^-19)/9.11*10^-31 = 2.318331504*10^14

I actually don't know where to go from here

using projectile motion i listed the x and y variables

x:
Vi= 8.7*10^6
d=.14m

y:
a=2.31...*10^14
d=.08m


how do i find time? then the displacement? I am a litte confused any help please


3.
F(BonC) = (8.99*10^9)(3*10^-6)(3*10^-6)/.333^2 = .7296485675

then for AonC

First i use pytha to find the length of the hypoteneuse connecting A and C.

\sqrt{.333^2 + .333^2} =.4709331163

then used tan to find the angle, .333/.333= 1 tan-1(1) = 45, which makes the opposite triangle 45 degrees as well.

Then found the force on the hyp.

F= (8.99*10^9)(3*10^-6)(3*10^-6)/.4709..^2 = .3648242837

Now based on the diagram i have, , the x and y value triangle will use sin for x and cos for y based on opposite and adjacent, i just need some confirmation on this.
Also when i found the x and y values, would i subtract or add the x value of the force (BonC)?

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B---------C
 
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skg94 said:
how do i find time? then the displacement? I am a litte confused any help please

How long does it take the electron to travel along the plates?
 
voko said:
How long does it take the electron to travel along the plates?

it doesn't tell you you have to find it, and i do not know how well its usually t=\sqrt{2d/a} however i can never come up with the right answer

based off d=vit+1/2at^2
 
The electron is traveling horizontally at a given speed along horizontal plates of a given length. Can't be too hard.
 
yes but i need to find the vertical displacement using projectile motion techniques try it
 
You said you cannot find time. What I said in #4 is enough to find time.
 
Well i can't get it so try helping?
 

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