Aproton is moving through a uniform electric field of 50 n/c that points west. what are the magnitude and direction of the proton’s acceleration? a) 9.6 x 107 m/s2, south b) 1.6 x 10-19 m/s2, north c) 4.8 x 109 m/s2, west d) 1.9 x 105 m/s2, west e) zero assume that the mass of the proton is 1.67 x 10-27 kg. choose the closest answer below.

Explanation:

Where given:

The mass (m) of the proton

The charge (q) of proton

The electric field (E) = 50 N/C

Let the acceleration of proton = a

Using the equation that relates electric field to the mass, charge, and acceleration of proton:

The direction of the proton's acceleration is the same as the direction of the electric field. Thus:

The magnitude and direction of the proton’s acceleration is