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Chapter 19 Problem 12P

Question

A system of 1525 particles, each of which is either an electron or a proton, has a net charge of \(-5.456 \times 10^{-17} \mathrm{C}\). (a) How many electrons are in this system?(b) What is the mass of this system?

Solution

 

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Here we need to calculate the number of electrons in the given system and the mass of the system which has \(N=1525\) particles. Whether the particle may be an electron or a proton. The net charge of the system is \(Q=-5.456 \times 10^{-17} C\).

Given,

Net charge, \(Q=-5.456 \times 10^{-17} C\)

Number of particles, \(N=1525\) particles

Charge, \(e=1.6 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}\)

To find,

  1. Number of electrons, \(N_{e}=?\)

  2. Mass of the system, \(M=?\)

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oin us as we delve into the intriguing world of subatomic particles! In this video, we'll decipher the composition of a system containing 1525 electrons and protons with a net charge of -5.456 x 10^-17 C. Discover the precise number of electrons and calculate the total mass of this dynamic system. Unlock the secrets of particle physics with us!


Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

Particle Count, Charge, and Mass of Electron-Proton System

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