A bullet of mass 2 g is having a charge of 2µC. Through

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A bullet of mass 2 g is having a charge of 2µC. Through what potential difference must it be accelerated, starting from rest, to acquire a speed of 10 m/s?

1. 50 V
2. 5 kV
3. 50 kV
4. 5 V

Correct Option: C

q_V =	1	mv²
	2

⇒ 2 × 10^-6 × V =	1	×	2	× 10 × 10
	2		1000

∴ V = 50 kV