Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 41 - Conduction of Electricity in Solids - Problems - Page 1274: 29

Answer

$K_{Total} = 57.1 kJ$

Work Step by Step

To calculate the Total Translational Kinetic Energy of the conduction electrons, use the formula $K_{Total} = NE_{Ave} = nvE_{Ave}$ Where, $ E_{Ave} = (\frac{3}{5}) (7.00 eV) (1.602 \times 10^{-19} J/eV)$ From question, $v = 1.00 \times 10^{-6} m^3$ $n = 8.43 \times 10^{28} m^{-3}$ Substitute all values into the Total Translation Kinetic Energy equation $K_{Total} = (8.43 \times 10^{28} m^{-3})(1.00 \times 10^{-6} m^3)(\frac{3}{5}) (7.00 eV) (1.602 \times 10^{-19} J/eV)$ $K_{Total} = 5.71 \times 10^4 J$ $K_{Total} = 57.1 kJ$
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