Two Protons in a Nucleus of ²³⁸U Are 6

question 60

Multiple Choice

Two protons in a nucleus of ²³⁸U are 6.0  10^-15 m apart.The electrostatic potential energy of the pair is approximately

• A)zero
• B)4.7  10^-34 J
• C)4.3  10^-24 J
• D)3.8  10^-14 J
• E)2.4  10⁴ J

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