How do you find electric field given only time and distance?

In summary, the problem asked to find the electric field between two charged plates that are 2mm apart. An electron escaped from the negatively charged plate and reached the positively charged plate in 1.2x10^-8 seconds. The equation used to calculate the electric field was E=V/d and the equation used to calculate the velocity was eV= + or - 1.6x10^-19 C. The attempt at a solution involved multiplying the charge of an electron (1.60x10^-19 C) by the time it took to travel between the plates (1.2x10^-8 s) to calculate the velocity (1.92x10^-27 m/s). Then, the electric field was
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Homework Statement


Two charged plates are 2mm apart. An electron escapes from the negatively charged plate and reaches the positively charged plates in 1.2x10^-8 seconds. Find the electric field between the plates.

Homework Equations


E=V/d
eV= + or - 1.6x10^-19 C

The Attempt at a Solution

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The only way I could think of doing this is below but I'm not confident in my answer whatsoever.
(unsure how to find velocity, too, given the numbers in the problem)
V= (1.60x10^-19C )x(1.2x10^-8s)
V= 1.92x10^-27

E= (1.92x10^-27)x(0.002m)
E= 3.84x10^-30 N/C
 
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Can you explain the steps in your attempt? What equation did you employ to calculate V? How do the units work?

When you calculate E, what equation are you using? You appear to be multiplying a voltage by a distance ?
 

1. How does time and distance relate to the electric field?

The electric field is a measure of the force experienced by a charged object at a given point in space. Time and distance are important factors in determining the strength of the electric field at a specific location.

2. Can electric field be calculated using only time and distance?

Yes, the electric field can be calculated using the equation E = kQ/d^2, where k is a constant, Q is the charge of the object creating the field, and d is the distance from the object. Time is not directly related to the electric field, but it can affect the charge of the object over time, which in turn affects the electric field.

3. What is the unit of measurement for electric field?

The unit of measurement for electric field is Newtons per Coulomb (N/C). This unit represents the force (in Newtons) experienced by a charged object with a charge of one Coulomb at a specific point in the electric field.

4. Is there a relationship between the strength of the electric field and the distance from the source?

Yes, there is an inverse relationship between the strength of the electric field and the distance from the source. As the distance increases, the strength of the electric field decreases. This can be seen in the equation E = kQ/d^2, where the electric field decreases as the distance (d) increases.

5. How does the presence of other charged objects affect the electric field?

The presence of other charged objects can affect the electric field in a given area. If there are multiple charged objects, the electric fields from each object will combine and create a net electric field at any given point. Additionally, the presence of other charged objects can also affect the charge of the object creating the electric field, which in turn affects the strength of the electric field.

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