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The figure on the right shows five protons that are launched in a uniform electr

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Question

The figure on the right shows five protons that are launched in a uniform electric field E; the magnitude and direction of the launch velocities are indicated. Rank the protons according to the magnitude of their accelerations due to the field, greatest first. Explain your answer.


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The figure on the right shows five protons that are launched in a uniform electric field E; the magnitude and direction of the launch velocities are indicated. Rank the protons according to the magnitude of their accelerations due to the field, greatest first. Explain your answer.

Explanation / Answer

a = F/m = qE/m

as q,E and m s same for all partcles

magnitude of their accelerations due to the field wll be same for all protons