KVPY2013PhysicsElectrostatics
An electron with an initial speed of 4.0 10⁶ ~ms ⁻¹ is brought to rest by an electric field. The mass and charge of an electron are 9 10⁻³¹ ~kg and 1.6 10⁻¹⁹ C , respectively. Identify the correct statement
Options
- AThe electron moves from a region of lower potential to higher potential through a potential difference of 11.4
- BThe electron moves from a region of higher potential to lower potential through a potential difference of 11.4
- CThe electron moves from a region of lower potential to higher potential through a potential difference of 45 ~
- DThe electron moves from a region of higher potential to lower potential through a potential difference of 45 ~
Correct answer
D. The electron moves from a region of higher potential to lower potential through a potential difference of 45 ~
Step-by-step solution
array l q V= 1 2 m v² V= 1 2 m v² q V= 1 2 9 10⁻³¹ (4 10⁶ )² 1.6 10⁻¹⁹ =45 V array 45 ~V from higher to lower potential.