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Define electron volt. Express it value in joule.

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It is the kinetic energy gained by an electron when it is accelerated through a potential difference of 1 volt.
`1 eV = 1.6 xx 10^(-19) J`
`1 MeV = 1.6 xx 10^(-13) J`
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  • Electron volt is a unit of

    A
    energy
    B
    potential
    C
    current
    D
    charge
  • 1 electron volt is equivalent to

    A
    `10^(-7)J`
    B
    `1.6xx10^(-19)J`
    C
    4.186J
    D
    `3.6xx10^(-6)J`
  • Express 1 BeV in joule ________ .

    A
    `1.6xx10^(10)J`
    B
    `1.6xx10^(-9)J`
    C
    `1.6xx10^(-10)J`
    D
    None of these
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