How much kinetic energy does an electron lose when it goes from point a to point b if the voltage difference between these two points is 50 V and is slowing it down? a. 50 eV b. 50 V c. 1.60 x 10^-19 V d. 1.60 x 10^-19 J  e. None of the above

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How much kinetic energy does an electron lose when it goes from point a to point b if the voltage difference between these two points is 50 V and is slowing it down?

a. 50 eV

b. 50 V

c. 1.60 x 10^-19 V

d. 1.60 x 10^-19 J 

e. None of the above

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Electron slowing down 

Potential difference (ΔV) = 50 V

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The loss in kinetic energy of electron 

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