An electron has been accelerated from rest through a potential difference of 600 V . part A: What is the electron's kinetic energy, in electron volts? part B: What is the electron's kinetic energy, in joules? Part C: What is the electron's speed?
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Given potential difference, V = 600 V Charge of an electron, q = -1.6 x 10^-19 C Work done on the electron = potential difference x charge Work done = 600 V x -1.6 x 10^-19 C Work done = -9.6 x 10^-17 J Final kinetic energy in electron volts = -9.6 x 10^-17 J / Show more…
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