An electron and a proton starting from rest are accelerated through a potential difference of 1000 V. Which one of the following statements in this regard is correct?

• A. The kinetic energy of both the particles will be different.
• B. The speed of the electron will behigher than that of the proton.
• C. The speed of the proton will be higher than that of the electron.
• D. The speed of the electron and theproton will be equal.