An electron is placed in a constant electric field, E = 2.2 x 1013j 8. The electron is given an initial velocity of v = 1.5î m. a. Calculate the acceleration that the electron experiences. b. Calculate the time that it takes for the electron to move 1.0m in the -j direction. c. After the time in part b has elapsed, where is the electron relative to its starting position?

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6 An electron is placed in a constant electric field, E = 2.2 x 10¬1³j a. The electron is given
an initial velocity of v = 1.5î m.
a. Calculate the acceleration that the electron experiences.
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b. Calculate the time that it takes for the electron to move 1.0m in the -j direction.
c. After the time in part b has elapsed, where is the electron relative to its starting
position?
Transcribed Image Text:6 An electron is placed in a constant electric field, E = 2.2 x 10¬1³j a. The electron is given an initial velocity of v = 1.5î m. a. Calculate the acceleration that the electron experiences. %3D b. Calculate the time that it takes for the electron to move 1.0m in the -j direction. c. After the time in part b has elapsed, where is the electron relative to its starting position?
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Given,

E=2.2×10-13 j NC

v=1.5i^ ms

(a)

The electron experience force in opposite direction of the electric field as it is a negative charge, hence the direction of acceleration is towards negative Y-direction

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