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 pechius
Apr 9, 2009, 12:59 AM
What is trajectory of an electron that enters a uniform electric field at acute angle
 Unknown008
Apr 9, 2009, 01:45 AM
If you had a drawing that'll have helped. I suggest you make use of Flemming's left hand rule.
 A.E
Jul 15, 2011, 09:04 AM
Isn't flemings left hand rule applicable in the motion of electron in a  magnetic field?
 ebaines
Jul 15, 2011, 11:33 AM
A.E - yes, you are correct.  For a charged particle in an electric field the force experienced by the particle is
 
F= qE
 Unknown008
Jul 15, 2011, 11:42 AM
Indeed, at that time, I didn't even know the equations F = Eq, F = BQv, etc... I was on my first year and charged particles came next year in April itself :rolleyes:
 ebaines
Jul 15, 2011, 11:49 AM
Unk:  that's the problem with the internet - nothing ever goes away!
 Unknown008
Jul 15, 2011, 11:51 AM
Indeed and I keep learning new things, well, it'll be more of a stop in science while accounting and stuff is starting :p