The single electron and the single proton in a hydrogen atom in its lowest energ

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The single electron and the single proton in a hydrogen atom in its lowest energy state are separated by a tiny distance called the Bohr radius, 5.29×1011 m. Both particles carry a charge of magnitude e = 1.60×1019 C.

(a) Is the force between them attractive or repulsive?

(b) What is the magnitude of the force?(N)

The single electron and the single proton in a hydrogen atom in its lowest energy state are separated by a tiny distance called the Bohr radius, 5.29×1011 m. Both particles carry a charge of magnitude e = 1.60×1019 C.

(a) Is the force between them attractive or repulsive?

(b) What is the magnitude of the force?(N)

Explanation / Answer

a) attractive because both are equal and opposite charge particles

b) f = kq1q2/r^2

f = 9*10^9*1.6^2*10^-38/(5.29^2*10^-22)

f = 0.823*10^-7 N

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