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Answer: Atomic physicists ignore the effect of gravity
Chapter 22, Problem 5P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 5P
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.
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Problem 5P
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.
ANSWER:
Solution 5P
Step 1:
Here we need to calculate the force of gravity electrical force between electron and proton
Considering the data required
Mass of electron
Mass of proton
Gravitational force constant
Distance between the particles
Charge of electron
Coulomb constant