Question

An electron falls through a distance d in a uniform electric field of magnitude E. Thereafter, the direction of the field is reversed (keeping its magnitude the same) and now a proton falls through the same distance. Compare, using quantitative reasoning, the time of fall in each case.
Contrast this situation with that of objects falling freely under gravity.

Also, make sure that your response(s) are substantial and consist of at least 30 words.

Answer 1

Force experienced by electron or proton in an electric field = eE

Or using Newton second law of motion, F = ma

So ma = eE so acceleration a = eE/m

So acceleration of electron is more than that of proton