A proton is accelerated through a p.d. of 5000 V. The kinetic energy it gains is:

  1. 8 10^-15 J
  2. 1.6 10^-15 J
  3. 8 10^-16 J
  4. 4 10^-16 J
Answer

C) 8 10^-16 J

KE = eV = 1.6 10^-19 5000 = 8 10^-16 J. SLO P-11-F-23 · Understanding

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