Final velocity of a proton through parallel plates

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A proton with 6.4x10^-16 J of kinetic energy is accelerated by a 5000 V potential difference between parallel plates. The user attempts to calculate the final speed using the work-energy principle and kinematic equations but is confused about the relationship between electric potential and kinetic energy. They calculate the work done as 8.00x10^-16 J, leading to uncertainty about the correct final speed. The user questions whether their derived answer of 8.8x10^5 m/s is correct, as it contradicts the answer key suggesting 1.3x10^6 m/s. The discussion highlights the need for clarity on energy conversion in electric fields and the correct application of physics formulas.
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Homework Statement



A moving proton has 6.4x10^-16 J of kinetic energy. The proton is accelerated by a potential difference of 5000 V between parallel plates.

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The proton emerges from the parallel plates with what speed?

A. 8.8x10^5 m/s B. 9.8 x10^5 m/s C. 1.3x10^6 m/s D. 1.8x10^6 m/s

I know that the answer is C, I just don't know how to get there.

Homework Equations


q=1.60x10^-19 C
m=1.67x10^-27 kg
Ek=6.4x10^-16 J
5000V electric potential difference (I don't really fully grasp what this means. I have something that says electric potential difference = work done in moving test charge/magnitude of test charge [V=ΔE/q])


I know that Kinetic Energy=q|E|d
V=ΔE/q
W=Vq
Fe=kq/r2
|E|=V/d
Then I know the basic kinematics formulas

The Attempt at a Solution


I found work by using W=Vq. I get (5000V)(1.60x10-19C)= 8.00x10-16J

Then I'm lost as to what to do. But:

Using Ek=0.5mv2 I get the answer A. Is that actually the correct answer and the answer key from the thing he copied/pasted is wrong?

I saw this thread when googling https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=168634 , which made me think that.
 
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