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31 October, 16:33

Find the electric force acting on an alpha particle in a horizontal electric field of 600N/C

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  1. 31 October, 16:41
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    Since an alpha particle has 2 protons and no negative particles (electrons) to balance the net charge, its charge is

    Q=2 (1.6e-19) = 3.2e-19C.

    The force on a charged particle is F=QE so

    (3.2e-19C) (600N/C) = 1.92e-16N
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