Two Particles Each Have the Same Mass but Particle #1

question 36

Multiple Choice

Two particles each have the same mass but particle #1 has four times the charge of particle #2. Particle #1 is accelerated from rest through a potential difference of 10 V and attains speed v. Particle #2 is accelerated from rest also through a potential difference of 10 V. What speed does particle #2 attain?

• A) 2v
• B) v/2
• C) v/4

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Definitions:

Nucleotide Bases

Organic molecules that serve as the fundamental building blocks of nucleic acids, like DNA and RNA, consisting of adenine, thymine (or uracil in RNA), cytosine, and guanine.

Histamine

A compound that is involved in local immune responses, as well as regulating physiological functions in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter for the brain, spinal cord, and uterus.

Membrane Channels

Proteins in cell membranes that regulate the passage of ions and molecules in and out of the cell, playing crucial roles in cell signaling and homeostasis.

Ions

Atoms or molecules that have gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive or negative electric charge.