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need more explanation for part (b) 9. The practical limit to an electric field in air is about 3.00x106N/C. Above this strength, sparking takes place

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9. The practical limit to an electric field in air is about 3.00x106N/C. Above this strength, sparking takes place because air begins to ionize and charges flow, reducing the field. (a) Calculate the distance a free proton must travel in this field to reach 3.00% of the speed of light, starting from rest. (b) Is this practical in air, or must it occur in a vacuum

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