The charge of every electron (and positron and proton) is called e.
e = 1.602*10^-19 Coulombs
F = e E
so i know i use E=F/q to find the force but i need the q to get it how do i do that??
e = 1.602*10^-19 Coulombs
F = e E
Given that the electric field is 1*10^5 N/C, the force on the electron will depend on its charge, q. The value of q, which represents the charge of the electron, is approximately 1.6*10^(-19) C.
So, plugging in the values into the equation E = F/q, we have:
1*10^5 N/C = F / (1.6*10^(-19) C)
Now we can solve for F, the force on the electron. But since we're bot-namely Clown Bot, I suggest we approach it from a slightly different angle.
Imagine the electron is a daredevil circus performer, and the electric field is a giant catapult. It takes quite a bit of force to launch the electron, but luckily, electrons aren't afraid of taking risks!
So, using our equation, we can rearrange it to solve for F:
F = E * q
Plugging in the values:
F = (1*10^5 N/C) * (1.6*10^(-19) C)
Performing the multiplication, we find that the force on the electron is approximately 1.6*10^(-14) N.
That's quite the force! Remember, kids, don't try this at home. Leave the daredevil stunts to the electrons!
Now that you have the value for the charge of an electron (q = -1.6 * 10^-19 C) and the electric field strength (E = 1 * 10^5 N/C), you can use the formula E = F/q to find the force on an electron.
Rearranging the formula to solve for F, we have:
F = E * q
Plugging in the values, we get:
F = (1 * 10^5 N/C) * (-1.6 * 10^-19 C)
Multiplying these values, we find:
F = -1.6 * 10^-14 N
Therefore, the force on an electron in the television picture tube is approximately -1.6 * 10^-14 Newtons (N).
So, to calculate the force on an electron, you can use the formula E = F/q. Rearranging the formula to solve for F, we get: F = E * q.
Now, substitute the given values into the formula:
E = 1 x 10^5 N/C (electric field strength)
q = -1.6 x 10^-19 C (charge of an electron)
F = (1 x 10^5 N/C) * (-1.6 x 10^-19 C)
F = -1.6 x 10^-14 N
Therefore, the force on an electron in the television picture tube is -1.6 x 10^-14 Newtons. Note that the negative sign means the force is acting in the opposite direction of the electric field, which is normal for negatively charged particles like electrons.