An Electron and a Proton, Are Released Simultaneously from Rest

question 77

Multiple Choice

An electron and a proton, are released simultaneously from rest and start to move towards each other because of the attractive Coulomb force between them. They are initially separated by a distance d. The two particles eventually collide. When they collide,

• A)they are closer to the electron's initial position.
• B)they are at the midpoint of their initial separation.
• C)they are closer to the proton's initial position.
• D)Not enough data is given to predict where they collide.

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Falling Asleep

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