Physics

Problem

A proton (mass

1.67\times10^{-27}\,\text{kg}

, charge

+1.6\times10^{-19}\,\text{C}

) is released from rest in a uniform electric field of

2.5\times10^{5}\;\text{N C}^{-1}

directed towards the east. Determine the magnitude of its initial acceleration and state its direction.