An electron is accelerated from rest through a potential difference of 500 V. What kinetic energy does it gain (e = 1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ C)?
Correct answer A. 8.0 × 10⁻¹⁷ J
Explanation
Kinetic energy gained equals work done by the field: K = eV = 1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ × 500 = 8.0 × 10⁻¹⁷ J, which is 500 eV.
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