Question: A free electron has an initial potential energy per unit charge ( voltage ) of 1 7 kJ / C and a velocity of 9

A free electron has an initial potential energy per unit charge (voltage) of 17kJ / C and a velocity of 93 Mm / s. Later, its potential energy per unit charge is 6kJ / C. Determine the change in velocity of the electron.  

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