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A proton and an electron are placed in a uniform electric field. Which of the following is correct?

A

The electric forces acting on them will be equal

B

The magnitude of the forces will be equal

C

Their accelerations will be equal

D

The magnitude of their accelerations will be equal

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B
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    A
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    If Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
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