Parallel plate - uniform electric field help

In summary, a parallel-plate uniform electric field with a strength of 325 N/C is set up and an electron with a charge of 1.6 × 10-19 C and a mass of 9.11 × 10-31 kg is released from rest inside the field. It moves 3.2 cm to the left, and the question is asking for the final speed of the electron at the end of this distance. Using the equation Ek = 0.5mv2, the initial kinetic energy of the electron is found to be 0. However, in order to find the final speed, we need to determine the final kinetic energy. This can be done by applying physics principles and solving for the final kinetic
  • #1
alittlelost
19
0

Homework Statement


A parallel-plate uniform electric field with a strength of 325 N/C is oriented as shown below. An electron (q = 1.6 × 10-19 C, m = 9.11 × 10-31 kg) is released (from rest) inside the field and moves 3.2 cm to the left. What is the final speed of the electron at the end of the 3.2-cm distance?


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


I did this:
Ek=.5mv2
Ek= .5(09.11 × 10-31)(0)2 and got 0... :/ any help would be appreciated.. I don't know where to start
 
Last edited:
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #2
well you've done right so far. you have got the initial KE of the electron, which is zero. For now, try to find the final KE (and then afterwards, you can get final speed). So, in this situation, how can you find the final KE? What physics principles can you apply?
 

Related to Parallel plate - uniform electric field help

1. What is a parallel plate with a uniform electric field?

A parallel plate with a uniform electric field is a setup in which two parallel plates are charged with equal and opposite charges, creating an electric field that is constant and uniform between the plates.

2. How does a parallel plate with a uniform electric field work?

In a parallel plate with a uniform electric field, the electric field is created by the difference in charges on the plates. The electric field lines are evenly spaced and perpendicular to the plates, creating a uniform electric field between the plates.

3. What are the applications of a parallel plate with a uniform electric field?

A parallel plate with a uniform electric field has many practical applications, such as in capacitors, particle accelerators, and electronic devices. It is also used in experiments to study the behavior of charged particles in an electric field.

4. How is the strength of the electric field in a parallel plate with a uniform electric field calculated?

The strength of the electric field in a parallel plate with a uniform electric field is calculated by dividing the voltage difference between the plates by the distance between them. It is represented by the formula E = V/d, where E is the electric field strength, V is the voltage, and d is the distance between the plates.

5. How can the direction of the electric field in a parallel plate with a uniform electric field be determined?

The direction of the electric field in a parallel plate with a uniform electric field is always from the positively charged plate to the negatively charged plate. This can be determined by using the right-hand rule, where the fingers point in the direction of the electric field and the thumb points towards the positively charged plate.

Similar threads

  • Introductory Physics Homework Help
2
Replies
58
Views
3K
Replies
1
Views
238
  • Introductory Physics Homework Help
Replies
6
Views
2K
  • Introductory Physics Homework Help
Replies
26
Views
734
  • Introductory Physics Homework Help
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • Introductory Physics Homework Help
Replies
10
Views
3K
  • Introductory Physics Homework Help
Replies
2
Views
1K
  • Introductory Physics Homework Help
Replies
6
Views
2K
  • Introductory Physics Homework Help
Replies
9
Views
6K
  • Introductory Physics Homework Help
Replies
3
Views
1K
Back
Top