Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Electric potential

Electric potential — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Define electric potential at a point in space.

(a(ii))[2]

State how electric potential and electric field strength are related at a point.

(b(i))[2]

The helium nucleus is free to move between the plates. Using the energy changes of the helium nucleus, explain why the speed at which it reaches plate B does not depend on the separation of the plates.

(b(ii))[3]

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

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