Question: A proton is accelerated through a potential difference V p , and an alpha particle is accelerated through a potential difference V. If the two

A proton is accelerated through a potential difference ΔVp, and an alpha particle is accelerated through a potential difference ΔVα. If the two particles have the same kinetic energy, is the ratio ΔVp/ΔVα 

(a) 4, 

(b) 2, 

(c) 1,

(d) 1/2,  

(e) 1/4

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