An electron and a proton are accelerated through the exact same potential difference. Which particle will acquire a greater kinetic energy? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

An electron and a proton are accelerated through the exact same potential difference. Which particle will acquire a greater kinetic energy?
A. Both will acquire the exact same kinetic energy
B. Depends on their initial velocities
C. The proton
D. The electron
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The work done by the electric field on a charged particle is completely converted into kinetic energy. Work = q * V, where q is the magnitude of the charge and V is the potential difference. Since both an electron and a proton have the exact same magnitude of charge (e = 1.6 x 10^-19 C), they acquire identical kinetic energy (eV).

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