Chemistry A-Level
acceleration to constant kinetic energy
What acceleration to constant kinetic energy means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of acceleration to constant kinetic energy
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An electric field accelerates every ion through the same potential difference, so each ion leaves with the same kinetic energy.
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