The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals (2nd Edition)
The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals (2nd Edition)
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Author: Jeffrey O. Bennett, Megan O. Donahue, Nicholas Schneider, Mark Voit
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Chapter 8, Problem 1QQ
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The group of particles having greatest mass among the given options.

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Answer to Problem 1QQ

Among the given options, the group of particles that has the greatest mass is (c) four individual protons.

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Introduction:

The mass of particles is generally expressed in atomic mass units. One atomic mass unit is equal to 112 the of the mass of Carbon-12 atom.

A helium nuclide has a mass 4.002602 u

The mass of a proton in atomic mass units is 1.007276 u. Therefore, the mass of 4 protons is 4×1.007276 u=4.0291 u.

The mass of an electron is 0.00054858 u. The mass of 4 electrons is 4×0.00054858 u=0.002194 u.

Conclusion:

Thus, it can be seen that the mass of 4 protons (4.0291 u) is the greatest among the three groups given. Hence the correct option is (c).

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