How Far Apart Should Two Protons Be If the Electrical

question 28

Short Answer

How far apart should two protons be if the electrical force of repulsion exerted on each one is equal to its weight on the earth? (k = 1/4πε₀ = 9.0 × 10⁹ N ∙ m²/C²,e = 1.6 × 10^-19 C,m_proton = 1.67 × 10^-27 kg)

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Definitions:

Gallbladder

Pear-shaped receptacle on the inferior surface of the liver; serves as a storage reservoir for bile.

Hepatic Ducts

Ducts within the liver that convey bile to the gallbladder and duodenum.

Gallbladder

A small organ located under the liver that stores and concentrates bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver.

Stores Bile

The gallbladder is the organ responsible for storing bile produced by the liver, releasing it into the small intestine to aid in digestion.