What is the maximum velocity (in m/s) acquired by an alpha particle when accelerated between two plates with a potential difference of 580.0 volts?
Note: An alpha particle is essentially the nucleus of a helium atom - 2 protons and 2 neutrons.

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What is the maximum velocity (in m/s) acquired by an alpha particle when accelerated between two plates with a potential difference of 580.0 volts? 
Note: An alpha particle is essentially the nucleus of a helium atom - 2 protons and 2 neutrons.

abb0t · Answer

I think you can use the formula: $\sf \color{blue}{\frac{kQ}{r^2}}$ where "k" is the constant: $\sf 9.0 \times 10^9 \frac{N~ m^2}{C^2}$

anonymous · Answer

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