Three Possible Configurations for an Electron E and a Proton

question 8

Multiple Choice

Three possible configurations for an electron e and a proton p are shown below. Take the zero of potential to be at infinity and rank the three configurations according to the potential at S, from most negative to most positive.

• A) 1, 2, 3
• B) 3, 2, 1
• C) 2, 3, 1
• D) 1 and 2 tie, then 3
• E) 1 and 3 tie, then 2

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Definitions:

Meiosis

A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of four genetically unique gametes.

Figure Panel

A segment or section of a larger diagram or illustration, often used in scientific publications to display detailed information or results.

Metaphase II

A phase of meiosis II in which the chromosomes align at the equatorial plate of the cell before being separated into two daughter cells.

Sister Chromatids

Identical copies of a chromosome, connected by a centromere, that are produced during DNA replication and are present until they are separated during cell division.