Answer:
v = -v₀ / 2
Explanation:
For this exercise let's use kinematics relations.
Let's use the initial conditions to find the acceleration of the electron
v² = v₀² - 2a y
when the initial velocity is vo it reaches just the negative plate so v = 0
a = v₀² / 2y
now they tell us that the initial velocity is half
v’² = v₀’² - 2 a y’
v₀ ’= v₀ / 2
at the point where turn v = 0
0 = v₀² /4 - 2 a y '
v₀² /4 = 2 (v₀² / 2y) y’
y = 4 y'
y ’= y / 4
We can see that when the velocity is half, advance only ¼ of the distance between the plates, now let's calculate the velocity if it leaves this position with zero velocity.
v² = v₀² -2a y’
v² = 0 - 2 (v₀² / 2y) y / 4
v² = -v₀² / 4
v = -v₀ / 2
We can see that as the system has no friction, the arrival speed is the same as the exit speed, but with the opposite direction.
Based on the law of conservation of energy, we know that we can't create energy, machines can only convert one type of energy into another. So, if we want to improve a machines's ability then we need to reduce it's loss energy (part of energy which is useless). Out of all the options only Option C fits best with it.
In short, Your Answer would be Option C
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-Slow down
-Speed up
-Turning
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