AIIMS2003Physics-Modern Physics
AIIMS 2003 Physics Particle Physics MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12
A proton is about 1840 times heavier than an electron. When it is accelerated by a potential difference of 1 kV, its kinetic energy will be
A
1840 keV
B
1/1840 keV
C
1 keV
D
920 keV
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The charge on a proton is equal to e, the electronic charge. The potential difference is V = 1 kV.
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