Simple parallel plate speed of charge question

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The problem involves calculating the speed of an alpha particle with a +2 elementary charge and a mass of 6.7*10^-27 kg as it moves from a positive to a negative plate in a parallel plate capacitor. To solve this, the potential difference between the plates must be known, as it directly affects the particle's acceleration. Without information on the electric field strength or the potential difference, the question cannot be solved. The charge is provided, but additional data is essential for a numerical answer. Thus, the question is indeed solvable if the necessary parameters are given.
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Homework Statement


An alpha particle of +2 elementary charge and mass 6.7*10^-27 can be given some speed by placing it at rest on the positive side of the parallel plate. Ignoring gravity effects what speed does the partial have when it reaches negative plate.


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my question is is this question solvable?
i don't think so because the charge on capacitor or the separation between them is not given.

could someone tell me if the question is solve able please!
 
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Unless you know the plate separation and the electric field between the plates (or the potential difference between plates), you cannot find a number for the speed. Maybe there is a figure that shows these numbers.
 
u just need to know the potential difference between the plate...no need of distance..and charge is already given
 

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