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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