Question:

The magnitude of electric field intensity $E$, such that an electron placed in it would experience an electrical force equal to its weight, is given by

Updated On: Jun 18, 2022
  • $m\,g\,e$
  • $\frac{mg}{e}$
  • $\frac{e}{mg}$
  • $\frac{e^2}{m^2} g $
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Force on electron
$| F |= qE = eE = mg$
$E =\frac{ mg }{ e }$
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Concepts Used:

Electric Field

Electric Field is the electric force experienced by a unit charge. 

The electric force is calculated using the coulomb's law, whose formula is:

\(F=k\dfrac{|q_{1}q_{2}|}{r^{2}}\)

While substituting q2 as 1, electric field becomes:

 \(E=k\dfrac{|q_{1}|}{r^{2}}\)

SI unit of Electric Field is V/m (Volt per meter).