alpha particle (m = 6.7 × 10−27 kg, q = +3.2 × 10−19 C) has a speed of 30 km/s at point A and moves to point B where it momentarily stops. Only electric forces act on the particle during this motion. Determine the electric potential difference VA − VB.     -9.4 V   +7.3 V   +9.4 V   -4.2 V   +4.2 V   −7.3 V

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An alpha particle (m = 6.7 × 10−27 kg, q = +3.2 × 10−19 C) has a speed of 30 km/s at point A and moves to point B where it momentarily stops. Only electric forces act on the particle during this motion. Determine the electric potential difference VA − VB.

 
 

-9.4 V

 

+7.3 V

 

+9.4 V

 

-4.2 V

 

+4.2 V

 

−7.3 V

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