Electrons of mass m and charge e are accelerated through a potential difference V and strike the target. The maximum speed of these electrons is:
Correct answer: D. √(2eV/m)
- A. √(e²/m)
- B. eV/m
- C. eV²/m
- D. √(2eV/m)
Explanation
Work Done by the Electric Field: The work done (W) by the electric field on the electron is equal to the charge of the electron (e) multiplied by the potential difference (V): W = eVKinetic Energy of the Electron: The work done is converted into the kinetic energy (KE) of the electron. The kinetic energy is given by: KE = (1/2)mv²Equating Work and Kinetic Energy: According to the work-energy theorem, the work done is equal to the change in kinetic energy: eV = (1/2)mv²Solving for Velocity (v): Now, we solve for the velocity (v): 2eV = mv² v² = 2eV / m v = √(2eV / m)
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