If Electrons Are Accelerated from Rest in an Electron Gun

question 78

Multiple Choice

If electrons are accelerated from rest in an electron gun by sending them through a potential difference of 1000 V, what is the resulting speed of the electrons?

• A) 9.41 × 10⁶ m/s
• B) 1.33 × 10⁶ m/s
• C) 1.88 × 10⁷ m/s
• D) 1.97 × 10⁶ m/s
• E) 6.22 × 10⁶ m/s

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Definitions:

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge that circle around an atom's nucleus.

Hydrogen Bonds

A type of weak chemical bond formed when the slightly positive hydrogen atom of one molecule is attracted to the slightly negative atom (such as oxygen or nitrogen) in another molecule.

Protein

Large molecules made from amino acids, essential for various functions in the body, including structure, function, and regulation of tissues and organs.

Denatured

The process where proteins lose their natural shape and function due to external stress or conditions, such as heat or acidic environments.