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A proton is placed in a uniform electric field of 2.75 * 103 N/C. Calculate (a) the magnitude of the electric force felt by the proton; (b) the proton’s acceleration; (c) the proton’s speed after 1.00 us in the field, assuming it starts from rest.
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