An electron experiences a force of 100 N when it is moving through an electric field. Calculate the

electric field strength.

6.2 x 10⁻¹⁸N/C

Explanation:

Given parameters:

Force on electron = 100N

Unknown:

Electric field strength = ?

Solution:

An electric field is the region of space where the force of an electric current can be felt.

To solve for the strength of the force field;

F = Eq

where F is the force on the electron

E is the electric field strength

q is the quantity of the charge

An electron has a quantity of charge 1.602 x 10⁻¹⁹ C

therefore;

100N = 1.602 x 10⁻¹⁹ C x E

E = 6.2 x 10⁻¹⁸N/C