Calculate the work done accelerating a proton

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Start date Jun 2, 2005
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To calculate the work done in accelerating a proton to a speed of 6.00 x 10^7 m/s from rest, one can use the kinetic energy formula, KE = 0.5 * m * v^2. Given the proton's mass of 1.67 x 10^-27 kg, the kinetic energy can be calculated by substituting the values into the formula. The resulting work done will equal the kinetic energy since the proton starts from rest. This approach effectively demonstrates the relationship between work and kinetic energy in physics. Understanding this concept is essential for solving similar problems in mechanics.

Jun 2, 2005

bayan

Hi mates.

I was doing a practice exam and I came across an interesting question.
Calculate the work done accelerating a proton to a speed of 6.00*10^7 ms^-1 from rest.

Proton mass = 1.67*10^-27

How would I go about solving it?

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Jun 2, 2005

Nylex

It will just be the kinetic energy of the proton when it has that speed (since it started from rest).

Jun 2, 2005

bayan

thank you mate :)

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