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A proton and an \(\alpha\)-particle start from rest in a uniform electric field. The ratio of times taken by them to travel the same distance in the field is

  1. A \(\sqrt{5}: \sqrt{2}\)
  2. B \(\sqrt{3}: 1\)
  3. C 2 : 1
  4. D \(1: \sqrt{2}\)
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(D) \(1: \sqrt{2}\)

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Acceleration of \(\alpha\)-particle, \(a_r=\frac{q E}{m}=\frac{2 e E}{4}\) Acceleration of photon, \[ a_p=\frac{e E}{1} \] They travel same distances in time \(t_1\) and \(t_2\).…
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