An electron with an initial speed of 5.05x10^5 m/s is brought to rest by an electric...

An electron with an initial speed of 5.05x10^5 m/s is brought to rest by an electric field. The charge of an electron is -1.60x10^-19C and its mass is 9.11x 10^-31 kg.

a) did the electron move into a region of higher electric potential or lower electric potential? Explain

b) What was the electric potential difference that stopped the electron?

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Expert Solution

Electric potential difference that stopped the electron can be find by following formula

Kinetic energy=Potential energy

Electric potential difference that stopped the electron,V=0.726 V

genius_generous answered 7 months ago

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