An infinitely long line of charge has linear charge density 6.00×10−12 C/mC/m. A proton (mass 1.67××10−27−27 kgkg, charge +1.60××10−19−19 CC) is 18.0 cmcm from the line and moving directly toward the line at 4.10×103 m/sm/s. Calculate the proton's initial kinetic energy. Express your answer with the appropriate units.   How close does the proton get to the line of charge? Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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An infinitely long line of charge has linear charge density 6.00×10−12 C/mC/m. A proton (mass 1.67××10−27−27 kgkg, charge +1.60××10−19−19 CC) is 18.0 cmcm from the line and moving directly toward the line at 4.10×103 m/sm/s.

Calculate the proton's initial kinetic energy.
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
 
How close does the proton get to the line of charge?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
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a) Given:-

m= mass of proton= 1.67×10^-27 kg

q= charge of proton= 1.6×10^-19 C

v= initial velocity of proton= 4.1×10^3 m/s

Y= linear charge density= 6×10^-12 C/m

The Initial kinetic energy of the proton is given by:-

Ki = mv2/2 = (1.67×10^-27 × (4.1×10^3)^2)/2 = 1.4×10^-20 J.    (Ans)

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