a) A proton enters a region maintained at a constant potential difference of AV = 1000 V as shown below. Theseparation between the two plates is d = 1.0 cm. If the entrance velocity of the proton is 1.00 × 105 m/s, calculatethe exit velocity. Hint: In this problem, neglect the force of gravity.dVi+-Δνb) Explain at least 3 ways in which the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor can be increased.

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A proton enters a region maintained at a constant potential difference of AV = 1000 V as shown below. The separation between the two plates is d = 1.0 cm. If the entrance velocity of the proton is 1.00 x 105 m/s, calculate the exit velocity. Hint: In this problem, neglect the force of gravity. d + Vi

A proton enters a region maintained at a constant potential difference of AV = 1000 V as shown below. The separation between the two plates is d = 1.0 cm. If the entrance velocity of the proton is 1.00 x 105 m/s, calculate the exit velocity. Hint: In this problem, neglect the force of gravity. d + Vi

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