Determine the Ratio of the Electrostatic Force to the Gravitational

question 59

Multiple Choice

Determine the ratio of the electrostatic force to the gravitational force between a proton and an electron, F_E/F_G. Note: k = 8.99 × 10⁹ N-m²/C²; G = 6.672 × 10^-11 N-m²/kg²; m_e = 9.109 × 10^-31 kg; and m_p = 1.672 × 10^-27 kg.

• A)1.24 × 10²³
• B)2.52 × 10²⁹
• C)1.15 × 10³¹
• D)2.26 × 10³⁹
• E)1.42 × 10⁵⁸

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