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A proton is acted on by an uniform electric field of magnitude 363 N/C pointing in the negative y direction. The particle is initially at rest.
(a) In what direction will the charge move?
(b) Determine the work done by the electric field when the particle has moved through a distance of 2.95 cm from its initial position. (in Joules)
(c) Determine the change in electric potential energy of the charged particle. (J)
(d) Determine the speed of the charged particle. (m/s)
(b) Determine the work done by the electric field when the particle has moved through a distance of 2.95 cm from its initial position. (in Joules)
(c) Determine the change in electric potential energy of the charged particle. (J)
(d) Determine the speed of the charged particle. (m/s)
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