Newton's Laws of Motion problem help

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The discussion focuses on solving a physics problem involving an electron's motion in a TV picture tube. Key formulas for calculating acceleration, time, and net force are debated, with suggestions including a = v^2 / 2x and t = d/v. Participants clarify that the formula for time is derived from the definition of acceleration and is applicable when acceleration is constant. Confusion arises regarding the source of the time formula, but it is confirmed that it relates to the definition of acceleration. The conversation emphasizes the importance of using the correct formulas to solve the problem effectively.
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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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