A Proton Is About 2000 Times More Massive That an Electron

question 28

Multiple Choice

A proton is about 2000 times more massive that an electron but they both have charges of the same magnitude.The magnitude of the force on an electron by a proton is ____ the magnitude of the force on the proton by the electron.

• A)2000 times greater than
• B)equal to
• C)2000 times less than
• D)negligible compared to
• E)None of these answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Auditory Canal

A tube-like structure that leads from the outer ear to the eardrum, enabling sound waves to reach the eardrum and be processed by the auditory system.

Hair Cells

Specialized auditory receptor neurons found within the inner ear, playing a critical role in the conversion of sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain to interpret.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound and facilitating auditory processing.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear, vibrating in response to sound waves and playing a key role in hearing.