An electron is launched at a 45º angle and a speed of 5.0x106 m/s from the positive plate of the parallel-plate capacitor shown in the figure. The electron lands 4.0 cm away. a) What is the electric field strength inside the capacitor? b) What is the minimum spacing between the plates?

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An electron is launched at a 45º angle and a speed of 5.0x106 m/s from the positive plate of the parallel-plate capacitor shown in the figure. The electron lands 4.0 cm away.

a) What is the electric field strength inside the capacitor?

b) What is the minimum spacing between the plates?

45°
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4.0 cm
Transcribed Image Text:45° +++++++++++ 4.0 cm
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