In a TV picture tube electrons are ejected from the cathode with negligible speed and reach a velocity of 5×106m/s in travelling one centimeter. Assuming straight line motion, find the constant force exerted on the electron. The mass of the electron is 9.1×10−31kg.
Given, Initial velocity , u = 0 (negligible)
v = 5×106m/s
S= 1 cm = 1×10−2m
∴ Acceleration , a=v2−u22S
= (5×105)2−02×I×10−3
= 25×10122×10−2
=12.5×1014m/s2
and Force , F = ma
= 9.1×10−31×12.5×10−14
= 113.75×10−12
= 1.1×10−16N