A proton is acted on by an uniform electric field of magnitude 353 N/C pointing in the negative y direction. The particle is initially at rest. (a) In what direction will the charge move?         (b) Determine the work done by the electric field when the particle has moved through a distance of 2.45 cm from its initial position.  J (c) Determine the change in electric potential energy of the charged particle.  J (d) Determine the speed of the charged particle.  m/s

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A proton is acted on by an uniform electric field of magnitude 353 N/C pointing in the negative y direction. The particle is initially at rest.

(a) In what direction will the charge move?
       

(b) Determine the work done by the electric field when the particle has moved through a distance of 2.45 cm from its initial position.
 J

(c) Determine the change in electric potential energy of the charged particle.
 J

(d) Determine the speed of the charged particle.
 m/s
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