The kinetic energy of an electron, which is accelerated in the potential difference of 100 V, is
1.6 × 10-17 J
1.6 × 10-14 J
1.6 × 10-10 J
1.6 × 10-8 J
A.
1.6 × 10-17 J
The energy transferred to electrons is e V joules. So each electron gains kinetic energy equal to the amount of energy transferred from the electrical supply. The electron starts from rest ( near enough ) so the Kinetic energy gained is given by 1 / 2 mv2 where m is the mass of electron and v is speed.
KE = e V
= 1.6 × 10-19 × 100
KE = 1.6 × 10-17 J