Parallel Plates Velocity of Electron

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The discussion centers on understanding the velocity of an electron traveling through parallel plates, likely referring to capacitors and uniform electric fields. Key formulas mentioned include the equations of motion in kinematics, specifically acceleration calculated as force divided by mass (a=F/m), and the relationship between electric force and charge (E=F/q). These principles are essential for calculating the electron's velocity in the context of electric fields between parallel plates.
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Help! Parallel Plates Velocity of Electron

New to the forums and am hoping to find some major help...

I need some help understanding parallel plates and how to calculate the velocity of an electron going through them. What formula's would I use?

Any help would be appreciated...please help me!

Thanks,

...Dan
 
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i'm assuming you mean parellel plates as capacitors and uniform electric fields.

you need:
three quasions of kinamatics
a=F/m
E=F/q
 
thanks for the help
 
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It may be shown from the equations of electromagnetism, by James Clerk Maxwell in the 1860’s, that the speed of light in the vacuum of free space is related to electric permittivity (ϵ) and magnetic permeability (μ) by the equation: c=1/√( μ ϵ ) . This value is a constant for the vacuum of free space and is independent of the motion of the observer. It was this fact, in part, that led Albert Einstein to Special Relativity.
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