Answer to Question #294646 in Physics for Wellen

Question

The source of electrons at a point is at the middle to two large metal plates 2 cm apart. One of the metal plates is maintained at 2 400 V above the other. Find (a) the potential gradient at the source measured at right angle to the plates and (b) the potential gradient at the source measured along a line to a point 15 cm from one plate.

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Answer 1

(a) The gradient is

$$\nabla=V/d=2400/2=1200\text{ V/cm}.$$

(b) The gradient is

$$\nabla=V/L=2400/15=160\text{ V/cm}.$$