Newton's Laws of Motion problem help

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem related to Newton's Laws of Motion, specifically involving the motion of an electron in a TV picture tube. The original poster is seeking guidance on which formulas to apply to calculate acceleration, time, and net force, given specific parameters such as mass, initial speed, final speed, and distance.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • The original poster considers multiple formulas for calculating acceleration and time, expressing confusion over differing results. Some participants suggest using kinematic equations, while others clarify the derivation of certain formulas.

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Participants are actively engaging in clarifying the appropriate formulas to use. There is a mix of suggestions regarding the calculation of acceleration and time, with some participants confirming the validity of certain equations. The discussion reflects a collaborative effort to understand the problem without reaching a consensus on a single approach.

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The original poster notes that their teacher did not provide certain formulas, leading to questions about the source of those equations. This indicates a potential gap in the provided instructional material that is being explored in the discussion.

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Hi everyone! I am really bad in physics so I need help in my assignments. My problem is what formula to use. Here's the problems.

Homework Statement


An electron (mass = 9.11 x 10-31 kg) leaves one end of a tv picture tube with zero (0) initial speed and travels in a straight line to the accelerating grid, which is 1.80 cm away. It reaches the grid with a speed of 3.00 x 1006 m/s; If the accelerating force is constant, compute:
a.) acceleration
b.) time to reach the grid
c.) net force in Newtons (gravitational force on the electron may be neglected)

given:
m = 9.11 x 10-31
vo = 0 m/s
vF = 3.00 x 1006
d = 1.80 cm = 0.018m

In A:
I've thought of two formulas. Both give different results. These are:

a = v/t

Since there is no TIME, I will have to solve for time using:
t = m(v - vo) / F

The other formula I have thought of is:
a = v2 / 2x (from v2 = vo2 + 2ax)

In B:
It's either:
t = m(v - vo) / F
or
t = d/v

both giving different results again

In C:
It's obviously F = ma...

Please help me, I really don't know what formula to use.
 
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To calculate acceleration a, use v^2 = vo^2 + 2ax

To find t, use v = vo + at.
 
rl.bhat said:
To calculate acceleration a, use v^2 = vo^2 + 2ax

To find t, use v = vo + at.

Thank you.
About solving for t, my teacher didn't give that kind of formula, is that a formula from Force?
 
Ogakor said:
Thank you.
About solving for t, my teacher didn't give that kind of formula, is that a formula from Force?

You already give a=v/t which is the same as v=v0+at for v0=0. This formula comes from the definition of acceleration a=dv/dt, if we know that a is constant .
 
oh ok thanks. ^^
 
Ogakor said:
Thank you.
About solving for t, my teacher didn't give that kind of formula, is that a formula from Force?

The formula for t is derived from the definition of the acceleration.
 

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