How Is Electric Potential Difference Calculated in a TV Tube?

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In the discussion on calculating electric potential difference in a TV tube, participants explored the relationship between electron wavelength and potential difference using various equations. The initial calculations yielded a potential difference of approximately 1.52×10^4 V based on a wavelength of 1.0×10^(-11) m, but discrepancies arose due to confusion over the correct wavelength value of 10×10^(-11) m. Participants debated the fairness of penalizing different methods of arriving at similar answers, emphasizing the importance of clarity in problem statements. Ultimately, the discussion highlighted the complexities of the calculations and the need for accurate data to achieve consistent results. The conversation concluded with a consensus on the necessity of verifying the wavelength to ensure correct potential difference calculations.
  • #31
Physics345 said:
4.4x10^-67/2[(9.11x10^-31)(1.6x10^-17)]
4.4x10^-67/2.92x10-47
=1.5x10^-18
P.D= 1.5x10^-18 x (1/(10x10^-11)^2)
=1.5x10^-18 x (1/1x10-20)
=1.5x10^-18(1x10^20)
=1.5x10^2
=150
that's why i an of the opinion that wavelength must be corrected
 
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  • #32
drvrm said:
thats why i an of the opinion that wavelength must be corrected
What do you mean? by "I an of the opinion must be correct"
 
  • #33
Physics345 said:
What do you mean? by "I an of the opinion must be correct"

I am referring to your teacher's reply which you wrote earlier that the P.D. should be !0^4 order ...that's why i am saying that unless wavelength gets changed to lower value the P.D. can not increase.. if you try only !0^-11 as wavelength you can get that order of P.D.
 
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so basically, the wavelength won't allow for any higher P.D. than we are getting here. Basically if I list the work we just did it should explain to him why my answer is correct?
 
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  • #35
This is really silly though, I shouldn't have to explain this to him. He should of done the math him self and came to the conclusion my answer was correct. Praise be to drvrm! I appreciate you helping me teach the teacher. This feels great =) I asked for extra marks for the explanation.
 
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