The Nucleus of a Hydrogen Atom, a Proton, Sets Up

question 13

Short Answer

The nucleus of a hydrogen atom, a proton, sets up an electric field. The distance between the proton and electron is about 5.1 × 10−¹¹ m. What is the magnitude of the electric field at this distance from the proton? [The charge on the proton is +1.6 × 10−¹⁹ C.]

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