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A proton is projected in the positive x direction into a region of uniform electric field...

A proton is projected in the positive x direction into a region of uniform electric field E with arrow = (-6.20 ✕ 105) î N/C at t = 0. The proton travels 7.40 cm as it comes to rest.

(a) Determine the acceleration of the proton.

magnitude _________m/s2

direction _________

(b) Determine the initial speed of the proton.

magnitude _________m/s

direction ___________

(c) Determine the time interval over which the proton comes to rest.

________s

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