Question

The electron beam in a TV picture tube carries 1015 electrons per second. As a design engineer, determine the voltage needed to accelerate the electron beam to achieve 4 W.

Answer 1

Answer:

The voltage needed to accelerate the electron beam is 2.46 x 10^16 Volts

Explanation:

The rate of electron flow is given as:

q = 1015 electrons per second

The total current is given by:

Total Current = (Rate of electron flow)(Charge on one electron)

Total Current = I = (1015 electrons/s)(1.6 x 10^-19 C/electron)

I = 1.624 x 10^-16 A

Now, we know that electric power is given as:

Electric Power = Current x Voltage

P = IV

V = P/I

V = 4 W/1.624 X 10^-16 A

V = 2.46 x 10^16 Volts