Electric Field Acceleration Calculator

Calculate the acceleration of a charged particle in an electric field based on its charge, the electric field strength, and its mass.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

a = (qE) / m

Where:
a = acceleration (m/s²)
q = charge (Coulombs)
E = electric field strength (N/C)
m = mass (kg)

Electric Field Acceleration Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Electric Field Acceleration Calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the charge (q) of the particle in Coulombs.
  2. Enter the electric field strength (E) in Newtons per Coulomb (N/C).
  3. Enter the mass (m) of the particle in kilograms (kg).
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the acceleration.
  5. The acceleration (a) will be displayed in meters per second squared (m/s²).

Working Principle

The acceleration of a charged particle in an electric field is given by the formula:

a = (qE) / m

This formula shows that the acceleration is directly proportional to the charge and the electric field strength, and inversely proportional to the mass of the particle.

Example

If a particle with a charge of 2 Coulombs is placed in an electric field of 500 N/C, and the mass of the particle is 0.5 kg, the acceleration can be calculated as follows:

a = (2 C * 500 N/C) / 0.5 kg = 2000 m/s²