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Chapter 14, Problem 61TAE(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
When one material is rubbed against another, electrons jump readily from one to the other but protons do not. Why is this? (Think in atomic terms.)
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QUESTION:
When one material is rubbed against another, electrons jump readily from one to the other but protons do not. Why is this? (Think in atomic terms.)
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
The first reason is due to the protons having a greater mass. Protons have higher mass as compared to electrons.