A Helium Nucleus Is Accelerated from Rest Through a Potential

question 24

Multiple Choice

A helium nucleus is accelerated from rest through a potential difference V to a kinetic energy of 3.2 × 10⁻¹³ J. What is V?

• A) 1.0 MV
• B) 2.0 MV
• C) 1.6 MV
• D) 3.2 MV
• E) 0.51 MV

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