A proton is projected in the positive x direction into a region of uniform electric field E = (-6.90 x 105) î N/C at t = 0. The proton travels 6.30 cm as it comes to rest. (a) Determine the acceleration of the proton. magnitude m/s? direction -X (b) Determine the initial speed of the proton. magnitude m/s direction +X (c) Determine the time interval over which the proton comes to rest.

A proton is projected in the positive x direction into a region of uniform electric field E = (-6.90 x 105) î N/C at t = 0. The proton travels 6.30 cm as it comes to rest. (a) Determine the acceleration of the proton. magnitude m/s? direction -X (b) Determine the initial speed of the proton. magnitude m/s direction +X (c) Determine the time interval over which the proton comes to rest.

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Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

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