PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance · Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
Problem
A proton and an alpha particle (charge +2e, mass 4mp) are to be accelerated from rest to the same speed using uniform electric fields. What is the ratio of the required potential difference for the alpha particle to that for the proton?
(a) 0.50
(b) 4.0
(c) 2.0
(d) 1.0