Finding Electric Force between 2 parallel plates

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The discussion focuses on calculating the electric force acting on an alpha particle placed between two parallel charged plates separated by 2.00 cm with a potential difference of 12.0 V. The electric field (E) is calculated using the formula E = V/d, resulting in an electric field strength of 600 N/C. To determine the electric force (F), the charge of the alpha particle, which consists of two protons, must be known. The charge of the alpha particle is 3.2 x 10^-19 C, allowing for the calculation of the electric force using F = qE.

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  • Understanding of electric fields and forces
  • Knowledge of the relationship between voltage, distance, and electric field (E = V/d)
  • Familiarity with the charge of fundamental particles, specifically protons
  • Basic algebra for manipulating equations
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  • Calculate the electric force on the alpha particle using F = qE
  • Explore the properties of alpha particles and their charge
  • Study the effects of varying potential differences on electric force
  • Learn about the applications of electric fields in particle physics
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Homework Statement


An alpha particle is placed between two horizontal parallel charged plates that are 2.00 cm apart. The potential difference between the plates is 12.0 V.

WHAT is the ELECTRIC FORCE acting on the alpha particle?

-Mass of alpha particle: 6.65 x 10^-27 kg

Homework Equations


E = V/d
E = F/q

The Attempt at a Solution


E = V/d
= 12.0 / 0.02
= 600
...im really not sure where to go from here. It seems like the only way to get electric force is by knowing the charge of the particle, but that info isn't given. Is there some way to get around this? :confused:
any help is appreciated, thanks in advanceo:)
 
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RobotUnicorn said:
...im really not sure where to go from here. It seems like the only way to get electric force is by knowing the charge of the particle, but that info isn't given. Is there some way to get around this? :confused:
any help is appreciated, thanks in advanceo:)

An alpha particle consists of two protons and two neutrons...
 

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