Electric Field Acceleration Calculator

Calculate the acceleration of a charged particle in an electric field

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)

Result

Acceleration (a): 0 m/s²

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 of the particle in Coulombs (q)
  2. Enter the electric field strength in Newtons per Coulomb (E)
  3. Enter the mass of the particle in kilograms (m)
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the acceleration
  5. Click "Reset" to clear all inputs and start over

Working Principle

The acceleration of a charged particle in an electric field is determined by the force acting on the particle, which is given by F = qE. According to Newton's second law (F = ma), the acceleration can be calculated as a = qE/m.

Applications

This calculator is useful in physics education and for engineers working with charged particle accelerators, such as in particle physics, electron microscopes, and cathode ray tubes.

Example

If an electron (charge = -1.602 × 10^-19 C) is placed in an electric field of 5000 N/C, what is its acceleration? (Mass of electron = 9.109 × 10^-31 kg)

Acceleration = (-1.602 × 10^-19 C × 5000 N/C) / (9.109 × 10^-31 kg) = -8.79 × 10^{14} m/s²