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If a proton and electron are released when they are 2.0 m apart, find the initial acceleration of the electron (in m/s^2).

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter24: Electric Fields

Section24.2: Special Case: Electric Field Of A Charged Sphere

Problem 24.2CE: What is the magnitude of the electric field due to a charged particle at its exact location (r = 0)?

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