gr3g1 said:Hey guys, my teacher saked us to solve for the speed of an electron when the kinetic energy is 6.7*10^-19 Joules
So, I fit in the mass of an electron, and the kinetic energy, and solve for v in the 1/2mv^2 equation??
Thanks a lot
The kinetic energy of an electron is directly proportional to its speed. This means that as the kinetic energy increases, the speed of the electron also increases. Similarly, as the kinetic energy decreases, the speed of the electron decreases.
The speed of an electron can be calculated using the formula v = √(2KE/m), where v is the speed, KE is the kinetic energy, and m is the mass of the electron. This formula is derived from the classical equation for kinetic energy, KE = 1/2mv^2.
No, according to the theory of relativity, the speed of light (c) is the maximum speed that any object can attain. Therefore, the speed of an electron cannot exceed the speed of light, regardless of its kinetic energy.
If the kinetic energy of an electron is doubled, its speed will also double. This is because the relationship between kinetic energy and speed is linear, meaning that any change in kinetic energy will result in an equal change in speed.
Yes, the speed of an electron can also be affected by external factors such as electric and magnetic fields. These fields can either accelerate or decelerate the electron, changing its speed even if its kinetic energy remains constant.