Problem 10-49 Electron deflection
An electron in an oscilloscope beam travels between the deflecting plates with an initial velocity of 2.0×107m/s parallel to the plates, which lie in a horizontal plane. The electric field is 2.2×104N/C downward, and the plates have a length of 4.0cm. When the electron leaves the plates, (a) how far has it dropped or risen? (Specify which.) (b) what is its velocity (magnitude and direction)?
[Ans. (a) risen 7.7×10−3m (b) 2.1×107m/s at21∘ above horizontal]
As always we need a good drawing of the physical situation. Which is correct - remember the particle is an electron?