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The energy which an electron acquires when accelerated, through a potential difference of 1 volt is called

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1 Joule
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1 eV
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1 erg
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1 watt
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The correct option is D 1 eV
The energy which an electron acquires when accelerated, through a potential difference of 11 volt is called 1 eV. It is a unit of energy. It is usually used as a measure of particle energies although it is not an SI (System International) unit. The SI unit for energy is the Joule. 1eV=1.602×1019Joules

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