Underrated step for logic building in programming.

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Logic building is a crucial and complex skill in programming. In essence, it is ability to come-up with solution of coding problem and write precise instructions ( or code) that a computer can execute autonomously. This skill requires aligning your thought process with computer and its capabilities. And running through code some-what abstractly to know and predict the behavior of code before it is executed. To be able to do this, one essential step that many beginner programmers overlook is performing dry runs. Understanding Dry Runs The concept of a dry run in programming is straightforward: can you mentally execute your code and predict its output without actually running it on a computer? While this seems simple, it is a challenging task. Typically, we are taught to write code, run it, and observe the output. This cycle is essential because code needs to run to be validated. However, if you rely solely on running your code to understand its behavior, you may struggle with building

18.1.4 Motion of Charged Particles

 Motion of Charged Particles

  • A charged particle in an electric field will experience a force on it that will cause it to move
  • If a charged particle remains still in a uniform electric field, it will move parallel to the electric field lines (along or against the field lines depending on its charge)
  • If a charged particle is in motion through a uniform electric field (e.g. between two charged parallel plates), it will experience a constant electric force and travel in a parabolic trajectory
  • The direction of the parabola will depend on the charge of the particle
    • positive charge will be deflected towards the negative plate
    • negative charge will be deflected towards the positive plate
  • The force on the particle is the same at all points and is always in the same direction
  • Note: an uncharged particle, such as a neutron experiences no force in an electric field and will therefore travel straight through the plates undeflected
  • The amount of deflection depends on the following properties of the particles:
    • Mass – the greater the mass, the smaller the deflection and vice versa
    • Charge – the greater the magnitude of the charge of the particle, the greater the deflection and vice versa
    • Speed – the greater the speed of the particle, the smaller the deflection and vice versa

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