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An electron of charge 1.6 x 10-19C is accelerated between two metal plates. If the kinetics energy of the electron is 4.8 x 10-17J, the potential difference between the plate is
A
30V
B
40V
C
300V
D
400V
correct option: c

In general, if a charged particle is accelerated between two metal plates/a region by potential difference V volts, the work done on the charge, given by the product of the charge and the potential difference, is equal to the kinetic energy of the charge

Thus eV = K.E

1.6 x 10-19 x V = 4.8 x 10-17

∴ V = 4.8 x 10-17
1.6 x 10-19

= 300V

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