Calculating the Speed of a Charge at Point A in an Electric Field

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The discussion revolves around calculating the speed of a charge at point A in an electric field, following the completion of previous parts of the problem involving electric potential and work done. The user successfully calculated the electric potentials at points A and B, as well as the work done on a charge moving between these points. However, they are uncertain about how to find the speed of the charge at point A, as they lack the mass needed for the kinetic energy equation. Participants clarify that the problem indeed requires the mass of the charge to solve for speed, indicating a potential oversight in the problem statement. The conversation highlights the importance of having all necessary variables to solve physics problems effectively.
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For this question, I have solved letters a, b and c. I'm stuck at letter d.

Homework Statement


Two point charges ql = +2.40 nC and q2 = -6.50 nC are 0.100 m apart. Point A is midway between them; point B is 0.050 m from ql and 0.060 m from q2 (Fig). Take the electric potential to be zero at infinity. Find
(a) The potential at point A;
(b) The potential at point B;
(c) The work done by the electric field on a charge of 2.50 nC that travels from point B to point A.
(d) The speed of the 2.50 nC when it reaches point A, if it starts from rest at point B

Homework Equations



KE = 1/2 m v2 ?

The Attempt at a Solution


I have solved a, b and c

a) VA = -737 V
b) VB = -704 V
c) WB->A = +8.2 x 10-8 J

Now I'm stuck at letter D, how do i find the speed? I assume that I might need the equation of KE = 1/2 m v2.. But I don't know how to do it.

What I did was to put +8.2 x 10-8 J as my KE. However, I do not have a mass, so how do I do this?
 
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Your method is fine. You can't solve this problem without having the mass of the charge.
 
Oh you mean that the problem is missing the mass? If that's so then I cannot solve this.
 
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