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CAPE Physics Unit 2 · May/June 2023 · Paper 2 · Question 1(d)

Calculate the vertical velocity of the electron beam and hence its direction of travel on emerging from between the plates.

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  1. 1(a)Using conventional symbols for physical quantities, complete Column 2 and Column 3 of Table 1.[10 marks]
  2. 1(b)(i)Determine the magnitude of the electric field between the plates.[3 marks]
  3. 1(b)(ii)Hence, calculate the vertical acceleration of the electrons as they pass between the plates.[4 marks]
  4. 1(c)(i)Complete Row 2 and Row 3 of Table 2.[4 marks]
  5. 1(c)(ii)On the grid provided in Figure 2 on page 9, plot a graph of negative vertical displacement versus time for the electron motion between the plates. Draw the…[4 marks]
  6. 1(c)(iii)The electrons traverse the field in 3.75 nanoseconds. Use the graph in (c) (ii) to determine how far from the horizontal axis of the plates the beam will…[1 mark]

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