What is the acceleration of an electron in an electron gun?

In summary, the conversation discusses finding the acceleration of an electron in an electron gun of a television set. The electron enters the region with an initial speed of 10^3m/s and emerges with a speed of 4×10^5 m/s after 1 microsecond. The equation vf= vi+at is used to find the acceleration, and the answer obtained is 3.99×10^11. However, the answer provided in the book is 3.99×10^9, indicating a possible mistake in the book.
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Homework Statement


Q; In an electron gun of television set, an electron with initial speed of 10^3m/s enters a region where it is electrically accelerated. It emerges out of this region after 1micro sec with speed of 4×10^5 m/s.

(a) Find the acceleration.

Homework Equations


vf= vi+at

The Attempt at a Solution


vf = vi+at
400000= 1000+a*0.000001
400000-1000= a*0.000001
399000=a*0.000001
399000/0.000001= a
3.99×10^11= a
a= 3.99×10^11


The ans in book is 3.99×10^9

Which ans is right ?
Any help would be appreciated :-) :-D ,
Thank you
 
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##4.10^5=10^3+a.10^{-6}##
Your ans is right
 
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Hamal_Arietis said:
##4.10^5=10^3+a.10^{-6}##
Your ans is right
My ans is right !
That means book has a mistake,
Thanks
 

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