An alpha particle (the nucleus of a helium atom) has a mass of 6.64 ✕ 10−27 kg and a charge of +2e. What are the magnitude and direction of the electric field that will balance the gravitational force on the particle?

An alpha particle (the nucleus of a helium atom) has a mass of 6.64 ✕ 10−27 kg and a charge of +2e. What are the magnitude and direction of the electric field that will balance the gravitational force on the particle?

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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