- The energy \( E \) gained by an electron when accelerated through a potential difference \( V \) is given by the formula:
\[
E = e \times V
\]
where \( e = 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \, \text{C} \) is the charge of the electron and \( V = 230 \, \text{V} \).
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