Conceptual questions involving electricpotential

[tsh44]

Homework Statement

A proton and an electron are each accelerated for the same distance across a region of constant electric field. Which experiences the larger acceleration?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

Would both feel the same acceleration but in the opposite direction? Thanks for any help!

 

[ideasrule]

They both experience the same force, because F=qE. They don't experience the same acceleration.

 

[tsh44]

Thank you ideasrule but could you explain why they don't experience the same acceleration?