Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Electric potential

Electric potential — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Define the term electric potential at a point.

(a(ii))[2]

State the connection between electric potential and electric field strength at a point.

(b(i))[2]

The helium nucleus is able to move freely between the plates. By using the energy changes of the helium nucleus, explain why the speed when it arrives at plate B is independent of the plate separation.

(b(ii))[3]

As the helium nucleus ($^{4}_{2}\mathrm{He}$) travels from plate A towards plate B, its distance $x$ from plate A gets larger. Calculate the speed of the nucleus after it has moved a distance $x = 0.40\ \text{cm}$ from plate A.

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