An
electron and a proton are detected in a cosmic
ray experiment, the first with kinetic energy 10 keV, and the second
with 100 keV. Which is faster, the electron or the proton? Obtain the
ratio of their speeds. (electron mass = 9.11 × 10–31
kg, proton mass = 1.67 × 10–27
kg, 1 eV = 1.60 × 10–19
J).