A proton (mass = 1.67 kg, charge = 1.60 x 10-19 C) moves from point A to point B %3D under the influence of an electrostatic force only. At point A the proton moves with a speed of 50 km/s. At point B the speed of the proton is 99.9 km/s. Determine the potential difference Ve -V (in units of volts). Select one: OA. -61.48 OB. 2.09 OC. -39.04 O D. 38.29 OE. 29.31

A proton (mass = 1.67 kg, charge = 1.60 x 10-19 C) moves from point A to point B %3D under the influence of an electrostatic force only. At point A the proton moves with a speed of 50 km/s. At point B the speed of the proton is 99.9 km/s. Determine the potential difference Ve -V (in units of volts). Select one: OA. -61.48 OB. 2.09 OC. -39.04 O D. 38.29 OE. 29.31

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Chapter7: Electric Potential

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