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Question
An electron is positioned in an electric field. The force on the electron due to the electric field is equal to the force of gravity on the electron. What is the magnitude of this electric field?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
For equilibrium: qE = mg => E = mg/q. E = (9.11x10-31 kg)(9.8 m/s2)/(1.6x10-19 C) = (8.93x10-30)/(1.6x10-19) = 5.58x10-11 N/C ~ 5.69x10-11 N/C.
Hint
For equilibrium: qE = mg => E = mg/q.