Álong the x-axis, the potential is given by: V(x) = 2.16 - 0.251x - 0.137x where x is in meters, and V is in Volts. Find the acceleration if a proton as it passes through the point (0.316 m, 0), in m/s“. The sign of the answer will give the direction of the force.

Álong the x-axis, the potential is given by: V(x) = 2.16 - 0.251x - 0.137x where x is in meters, and V is in Volts. Find the acceleration if a proton as it passes through the point (0.316 m, 0), in m/s“. The sign of the answer will give the direction of the force.

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Find the acceleration if a proton as it passes through the point (0.316 m, 0),
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in m/s. The sign of the answer will give the direction of the force.

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