A protonand an electron are held in place on the xaxis

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A protonand an electron are held in place on the xaxis. The proton is at x =–d, while the electron isat x = + d. They are released simultaneously, and the only force that affectstheir motions is the electrostatic force of attraction that eachapplies to the other. Which particle reaches the origin first? Giveyour reasoning.

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