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An electron and a proton travel through equal distances in the same uniform electric field E. Compare their time of travel. (Neglect gravity)

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To compare the time of travel of an electron and a proton through equal distances in the same uniform electric field, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Forces Acting on the Particles In a uniform electric field \( E \), a force \( F \) acts on a charged particle given by the equation: \[ F = qE \] where \( q \) is the charge of the particle. ...
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