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A simple and common technique for accelerating electrons

Chapter 18, Problem 53

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A simple and common technique for accelerating electrons is shown in Figure \(18.55\), where there is a uniform electric field between two plates. Electrons are released, usually from a hot filament, near the negative plate, and there is a small hole in the positive plate that allows

the electrons to continue moving.

(a) Calculate the acceleration of the electron if the field strength is \(2.50 \times 10^{4} \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{C}\) .

(b) Explain why the electron will not be pulled back to the positive plate once it moves through the hole.

Figure \(18.55\) Parallel conducting plates with opposite charges on them create a

relatively uniform electric field used to accelerate electrons to the right. Those that go

through the hole can be used to make a TV or computer screen glow or to produce X-

rays.

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

18.55

2.50 times 10^4 N/C

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QUESTION:

A simple and common technique for accelerating electrons is shown in Figure \(18.55\), where there is a uniform electric field between two plates. Electrons are released, usually from a hot filament, near the negative plate, and there is a small hole in the positive plate that allows

the electrons to continue moving.

(a) Calculate the acceleration of the electron if the field strength is \(2.50 \times 10^{4} \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{C}\) .

(b) Explain why the electron will not be pulled back to the positive plate once it moves through the hole.

Figure \(18.55\) Parallel conducting plates with opposite charges on them create a

relatively uniform electric field used to accelerate electrons to the right. Those that go

through the hole can be used to make a TV or computer screen glow or to produce X-

rays.

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

18.55

2.50 times 10^4 N/C

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