Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2009 2009Moderate

If an electron is accelerated from rest through a potential difference of 100 volts. Its final Kinetic Energy is:

Correct answer: B. 1.6 × 10^-17J

  • A. 1.6 × 10^-18J
  • B. 1.6 × 10^-17J
  • C. 100J
  • D. 100 electron volt

Explanation

Kinetic Energy = Work done = Q x V = 1.6×10−19×100=1.6×10−17 Joules. This option is correct as seen from the following relation.

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