Finding time of a proton travelling in an electric field?

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To determine the time it takes for a proton to travel between two plates in an electric field of 200 N/C, the force on the proton is calculated using F = qE. This force leads to the proton's acceleration, which can be found using Newton's second law (F = ma). By applying kinematic equations and assuming the proton starts from rest, the time of travel can be computed. The final result for the time taken is approximately 5.775 x 10^-10 seconds. This calculation confirms the importance of considering the proton's mass in the analysis.
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1. There is an electric field with two plates, one positive one negative, having a distance of 4.5x10-3 metres apart producing a charge of 200N/C. How long would it take a free moving proton to travel from the positive plate to the negatively charged plate?

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3. I solved for voltage, coulombs, Newtons, joules.. I just can't think of an equation for getting time. There are several for power, I just need either amperes, or ohms. thanks!
 
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Force on a proton in an electric field is F = qE = ma.
Find acceleration of the proton.
Using kinematic equation find the time it takes to travel a certain distance assuming that proton starts from rest.
 
sweet dude, thanks a lot for your help! I solved the bad boy right away. :approve: I forgot that a proton has a constant mass too. duh. :redface: I got aprox. 5.775x10-10s. :rolleyes: I think that sounds about right...
 

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