In an old-fashioned television tube, an electron () starting from rest experiences a force of 4.0 × 10–15 N over a distance of 50 cm. Ignoring the relativistic effects, the final speed of the electron is:

The final speed of the electron is 6.626 x 10⁷ m/s

Explanation:

force applied to the electron, f = 4 x 10⁻¹⁵ N

distance traveled by the electron, d = 50 cm = 0.5 m

The work done on the electron;

W = F x d

W = (4 x 10⁻¹⁵ N) x (0.5 m)

W = 2 x 10⁻¹⁵ J

The kinetic energy of the electron is given by;

Apply work - energy theorem;

K.E = W

Therefore, the final speed of the electron is 6.626 x 10⁷ m/s

3.2x10^7