Question
Physics Question on electrostatic potential and capacitance
A bullet of mass 2 g is having a charge of 2 µC. Through what potential difference must it be accelerated, starting from rest, to acquire a speed of 10 m/s?
A
50 kV
B
5V
C
50 V
D
5kV
Answer
50 kV
Explanation
Solution
To accelerate a bullet of mass 2 g and charge 2 µC from rest to acquire a speed of 10 m/s, it must be accelerated through a potential difference of 5 kV.