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Question
An electron is situated in a uniform electric field of intensity 1.2x105 N/C. Calculate the time it takes to travel 20 mm from rest. (e = 1.6x10-19 C, m = 9.1x10-31 kg)
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
a = eE/m = (1.6x10-19)(1.2x105)/(9.1x10-31) = 2.11x1016 m/s2. t = sqrt(2s/a) = sqrt[2(0.02)/(2.11x1016)] = 1.38x10-9 s.
Hint
a = eE/m = (1.6x10-19)(1.2x105)/(9.1x10-31) = 2.11x1016 m/s2.