Kinematics with electric forces

In summary, kinematics with electric forces is the study of the motion of charged particles under the influence of electric fields. Electric forces can affect motion by either increasing or decreasing the velocity of a charged particle depending on the direction of the electric field. The main difference between electric force and gravitational force is the type of particles they act on, as well as the fact that electric force can be attractive or repulsive while gravitational force is always attractive. The electric force on a charged particle can be calculated using the equation F = qE, where F is the force, q is the charge of the particle, and E is the strength of the electric field. The direction of the electric force can be determined by the direction of the electric field and the charge
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forgot this formula

Here is the question:

determine the vertical component of its velocity after it has traveled a certain distance horizontally...

does any1 remember the formula thanks
 
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Um, what? You're going to have to be much more specific here. Velocity of what? Please write the whole problem out and be specific.
 
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The formula for determining the vertical component of velocity after a certain horizontal distance has been traveled is:

v_y = v_0y + a_yt

Where v_y is the final vertical velocity, v_0y is the initial vertical velocity, a_y is the acceleration due to gravity, and t is the time it takes to travel the horizontal distance. This formula is derived from the kinematic equations, specifically the equation for displacement in the y-direction.

I hope this helps!
 

FAQ: Kinematics with electric forces

1. What is kinematics with electric forces?

Kinematics with electric forces is the study of the motion of charged particles under the influence of electric fields. It involves analyzing the acceleration, velocity, and position of the particles as they move through the electric field.

2. How do electric forces affect motion?

Electric forces can either increase or decrease the velocity of a charged particle, depending on the direction of the electric field. If the electric field is in the same direction as the particle's motion, it will accelerate the particle. If the electric field is in the opposite direction, it will decelerate the particle.

3. What is the difference between electric force and gravitational force?

Electric force and gravitational force are both fundamental forces in nature, but they act on different types of particles. Electric force acts on charged particles, while gravitational force acts on any mass. Additionally, electric force can be either attractive or repulsive, while gravitational force is always attractive.

4. How do you calculate the electric force on a charged particle?

The electric force on a charged particle can be calculated using the equation F = qE, where F is the force, q is the charge of the particle, and E is the strength of the electric field. This equation assumes that the particle is small enough to be considered a point charge and that the electric field is uniform.

5. How do you determine the direction of the electric force on a charged particle?

The direction of the electric force on a charged particle can be determined by the direction of the electric field. The force will be in the same direction as the electric field if the particle is positively charged, and in the opposite direction if the particle is negatively charged.

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