Thread: Calculate the gain in kinetic energy of each electron.

Question:
The electrons in a TV tube are accelerated by a p.d. of $\displaystyle 20 \ kW$ between the filament and the screen. The charge of the electron is $\displaystyle 1.6x10^{-19} C$. Calculate the gain in kinetic energy of each electron.

Don't know which equation to use!, need help

Originally Posted by looi76

Question:
The electrons in a TV tube are accelerated by a p.d. of $\displaystyle 20 \ kW$ between the filament and the screen. The charge of the electron is $\displaystyle 1.6x10^-19 C$. Calculate the gain in kinetic energy of each electron.

Don't know which equation to use!, need help

$\displaystyle W = \Delta K$

You are told the amount of work done on each electron, 20 kW.

Is it possible you meant that the potential difference is 20 kV? In that case,
$\displaystyle W = qV = \Delta K$

-Dan