At some instant

PHYSICS · Multi-part · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Electric Force Field and Potential · Electric Force Field and Potential

Problem

At some instant, the velocity components of an electron moving between two charged parallel plates are

v_x=1.5\times10^5\,\text{m/s}

and

v_y=3.0\times10^6\,\text{m/s}

. Suppose the electric field between the plates is

\mathbf{E}=(120\,\text{N/C})\hat{\jmath}

. (a) What is the acceleration of the electron? (b) What will be the velocity of the electron after its

x

-coordinate has changed by

2.0\,\text{cm}