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Chapter 14, Problem 40TAS(choose chapter or problem)
Atomic physicists ignore the effect of gravity within an atom. To see why, calculate and compare the gravitational and electrical forces between an electron and a proton separated by \(10^{-10}\ m\). The charges and masses are given on the inside back cover.
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10^-10 m
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QUESTION:
Atomic physicists ignore the effect of gravity within an atom. To see why, calculate and compare the gravitational and electrical forces between an electron and a proton separated by \(10^{-10}\ m\). The charges and masses are given on the inside back cover.
Text Transcription:
10^-10 m
ANSWER:Step 1 of 4
From Coulomb's law we have.
We know Coulomb's constant k is equal to and charges are also equal, so we can rewrite equation (1) as.