SUMMARY
An electron with an initial velocity of 5 × 105 m/s in the x direction enters a uniform electric field of 440 N/C in the y direction. The acceleration of the electron is calculated using the formula a = Eq/m, where E is the electric field strength, q is the charge of the electron (1.6 × 10−19 C), and m is the mass of the electron (9.11 × 10−31 kg). The resulting acceleration is 7.2777 × 1013 m/s2 in the positive y direction.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of Newton's second law of motion (F = ma)
- Knowledge of electric force (F = eq)
- Familiarity with vector quantities and their representation
- Basic arithmetic and algebra skills for calculations
NEXT STEPS
- Review the concept of electric fields and their effects on charged particles
- Learn about vector addition and how to represent acceleration in multiple dimensions
- Explore the implications of electron motion in electric fields in practical applications
- Study the principles of kinematics in the context of charged particles
USEFUL FOR
Students studying physics, particularly those focusing on electromagnetism and kinematics, as well as educators looking for examples of electron behavior in electric fields.