A proton (m = 1.7 × 10^?27 kg, q = +1.6 × 10^?19 C) starts from rest at point A and has a speed of 40 km/s at point B. Only electric forces act on it during this motion. Determine the electric potential difference VB ? VA

a. +8.5 V
b. ?8.5 V
c. ?4.8 V
d. +4.8 V
e. ?17 V


b

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