Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
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Chapter 17 - Electric Potential - General Problems - Page 498: 73

Answer

The alpha particle gains twice as much KE as the proton.

Work Step by Step

The KE gained is equal to the loss in PE. The gain in KE has magnitude $q|\Delta V|$. The alpha particle has twice the charge and ends up with twice the kinetic energy of the proton.
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