The trajectory of an electron and a proton between two charged sheets

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The discussion revolves around the trajectories of an electron and a proton between two charged sheets, exploring the forces acting on each particle due to their charges and the electric field created by the sheets.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the direction of motion for the proton and electron, questioning the forces acting on them and the implications of these forces on their trajectories. There is an exploration of the net forces experienced by each particle.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants raising questions about the net forces and trajectories of the particles. Some guidance has been offered regarding the nature of the forces acting on the proton and electron, but no consensus has been reached.

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Participants are considering the effects of repulsive and attractive forces on the particles, but the specifics of the scenario and any additional constraints are not fully detailed.

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(A) , because the proton moves in a direction opposite to the electron. Right ?
 

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Fatima Hasan said:

The Attempt at a Solution


(A) , because the proton moves in a direction opposite to the electron. Right ?
Why? What in the scenario would cause that?
 
gneill said:
Why? What in the scenario would cause that?
D)
Because the proton will be under 2 repulsive forces (upward = downward). So does the electron having attractive forces
 
Fatima Hasan said:
D)
Because the proton will be under 2 repulsive forces (upward = downward). So does the electron having attractive forces
So what is the net force on each?
 
gneill said:
So what is the net force on each?
None
 
Right. So what are the trajectories?
 
gneill said:
Right. So what are the trajectories?
D ?
 
Yup.
 
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