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An electron moving with a velocity of 5×104 ms1 enters into a uniform electric field and acquires a uniform acceleration of 104 ms2 in the direction of its initial motion. Calculate the time(in s) in which the electron would acquire a velocity double of its initial velocity.

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10
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Solution

The correct option is B 5
Initial velocity of the electron is u =5×104 m/s
Acceleration of the electron is a=104 m/s2

From first equation of motion,
v=u+at
2u=u+at
t=u/a=(5×104)/(104)=5s
(C) 5

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