$A$ proton and an $\alpha$-particle start from rest in a uniform electric field. The ratio of times taken by them to travel the same distance in the field is

  • A
    $\sqrt{5}: \sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{3}: 1$
  • C
    $2: 1$
  • D
    $1: \sqrt{2}$

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