An electron of mass ${m_e}$ initially at rest moves through a certain distance in a uniform electric field in time ${t_1}$. A proton of mass ${m_p}$ also initially at rest takes time ${t_2}$ to move through an equal distance in this uniform electric field. Neglecting the effect of gravity, the ratio of ${t_2}/{t_1}$ is nearly equal to

  • [IIT 1997]
  • [AIIMS 2015]
  • A

    $1$

  • B

    ${({m_p}/{m_e})^{1/2}}$

  • C

    ${({m_e}/{m_p})^{1/2}}$

  • D

    $1836$

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