A proton is accelerated through 50,000 V. Its energy will increase by
5000 eV
8 x l0-15J
5000 J
50,000 J
Kinetic energy K = Q. V ⇒ K = (+e) (50000 V) = 50000 eV = 50000 X 1.6 X 10-19 J = 8 X 10-15 J