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Homework Statement
So I'm confused, if you have parallel plates:
+++++++++++++++
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And there's an electron inside the plate:
+++++++++++++++
e-
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Does that mean the voltage of the negative terminal is higher than the positive terminal? i.e.+++++++++++++++ (LOW, say -20 V)
e-
------------------- (HIGH, say 50V)
And for a proton, is this correct?
+++++++++++++++ (HIGH, say 50V)
p+
------------------- (low, say -20V)
Or is it ALWAYS like this:
(call this diagram diagram sense)
+++++++++++++++ (HIGH, say 50V)
?
------------------- (low, say -20V)
Regardless of if '?' is a proton or electron?
I mean, it should always be the one in diagram sense? Right? Because V = kq/r and q will always be positive at that point?
If someone could clear this confusion for me, I would be very happy.
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
Not sure, to be honest.
To sort of rephrase my question:
Is the positive terminal ALWAYS high potential? No matter what charge is being referenced? I.e., proton, electron
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