How Do Electric Fields Accelerate Electrons?

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An electron in a constant electric field of 157.0 N/C experiences acceleration due to the force exerted by the field. The acceleration can be calculated using Newton's second law, where the force is equal to the electric field multiplied by the charge of the electron. After determining the acceleration, the equations of motion can be applied to find the electron's speed after 1.52E-8 seconds, starting from rest. Understanding uniform acceleration and the effects of electric fields is crucial for solving these problems. The discussion emphasizes the application of fundamental physics principles to analyze the motion of charged particles in electric fields.
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1. An electron is accelerated by a constant electric field of magnitude 157.0 N/C. Calculate the acceleration of the electron.

2. Use the equations of motion with constant acceleration fo find the electron's speed after 1.52E-8 s, assuming it starts from rest.

Can you please help me with thse two questions.

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