An atom of an element consists one proton and an electron. The charge of a proton is 1.6020x10-19 C while the charge of an electron is -1.602x10-19 C. If the electrostatic force between the charged particles is -7.2641 x10-8 N, compute for the most probable distance between the proton and electron of the atom.

An atom of an element consists one proton and an electron. The charge of a proton is 1.6020x10-19 C while the charge of an electron is -1.602x10-19 C. If the electrostatic force between the charged particles is -7.2641 x10-8 N, compute for the most probable distance between the proton and electron of the atom.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter25: Gauss’s Law

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