An electric field can be used to accelerate charged particles. Conservation of energy tells us that the work done by the field is equal to the change in the particle’s kinetic energy. The speed of the particle can be determined if its charge and the accelerating voltage are known. These notes show how to perform the calculation. ... <a title="particles in electric fields" class="read-more" href="https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2021/11/particles-in-electric-fields/" aria-label="Read more about particles in electric fields">Read more</a>
