Two particles, X and Y

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance · Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Problem

Two particles, X and Y, each carry charge +q+q. Particle X has mass mm; particle Y has mass 4m4m. Both are released from rest and accelerate through the same electric potential difference ΔV\Delta V. Which particle reaches the greater speed? Provide your reasoning in one concise sentence.

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