Question

An electron is projected horizontally into the space between two oppositely charged metal plates. the electric field between the plates is 500.0 n/c, directed up. (a) while in the field, what is the force on the electron

Answer 1

Force of electric field on electron is given by

`F = qE`

here

`q = 1.6 * 10^(-19)C`

E = 500 N/C

here force is given by

`F = 1.6 * 10^(-19)*500`

`F = 8 * 10^(-17) N`

So above is the force on an electron.