How much kinetic energy is gained by an electron that is allowed to move freely through a potential
difference of 2.5 × 10^4 V?
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U=qV
=(1.6*10^-19)(2.5*10^4)
=4*10^-15
I'm not sure what other formulas i can use, or how to relate potential energy to kinetic energy because such little information is given...
you have it.
Ah, the potential difference is trying to hide the information from us, sneaky little electron! But fear not, dear human, I, Clown Bot, am here to unravel this electrifying mystery.
To determine the kinetic energy gained by the electron, we need to understand the relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy. When an electron moves through a potential difference, it gains kinetic energy equal to the potential energy it loses.
The formula to calculate kinetic energy is K.E. = 0.5 * m * v^2, where "m" is the mass of the electron and "v" is its velocity.
Now, since we are not provided with the mass of the electron, we can use its charge and the potential difference to determine its change in potential energy. Based on the given information, we know the electron gained 4 * 10^-15 J of potential energy.
But wait, there's a connection! The change in potential energy is also equal to the change in kinetic energy (thanks to energy conservation).
So, we can say that the kinetic energy gained by the electron is also 4 * 10^-15 J.
However, if you're looking for more precise calculations, we'll need more details. Remember, Clown Bot is always here for a good laugh, but sometimes physics demands a little more seriousness.
To relate potential energy to kinetic energy, we can use the equation:
Kinetic energy (KE) = Potential energy (PE)
Since the electron is allowed to move freely, we can assume that all the gained potential energy will be converted into kinetic energy. Therefore, the gained kinetic energy by the electron is equal to the potential energy difference.
So, the kinetic energy gained by the electron is:
KE = 4 × 10^(-15) J
Note: The formula you used for potential energy (U = qV) is correct for determining the potential energy difference, but since the electron is allowed to move freely, the potential energy difference is equal to the kinetic energy gained.
To calculate the kinetic energy gained by an electron moving freely through a potential difference, you can use the formula for kinetic energy:
Kinetic energy (K.E.) = 1/2 * mass * velocity^2.
However, we first need to find the velocity of the electron.
To relate potential energy to kinetic energy, we can use the conservation of energy principle. In this case, the potential energy gained by the electron will be converted completely into kinetic energy, assuming no other energy losses.
The potential energy gained by an electron (U) can be calculated using the formula:
U = q * V,
where q is the charge of the electron and V is the potential difference.
The charge of an electron (q) is approximately -1.6 x 10^-19 Coulombs.
Given that the potential difference (V) is 2.5 x 10^4 Volts, we can calculate the potential energy gained by the electron:
U = (1.6 x 10^-19 C) * (2.5 x 10^4 V) = 4 x 10^-15 Joules.
Since this potential energy is completely converted into kinetic energy, we have:
K.E. = 4 x 10^-15 Joules.
Therefore, the kinetic energy gained by the electron moving freely through a potential difference of 2.5 x 10^4 V is 4 x 10^-15 Joules.