The electron in the hydrogen atom (in its ground state) orbits the nucleus at a distance of 0.5292 Å. (a) Calculate the gravitational force and (b) the electrostatic force of attraction between the two. (c) Comment on the magnitude and the importance of these two forces. [G, gravitational constant = 6.672 x 10-11 N m2 kg-2; 4+Єo = 1.113 x 10-10 C2 m-1 J-1]

The electron in the hydrogen atom (in its ground state) orbits the nucleus at a distance of 0.5292 Å. (a) Calculate the gravitational force and (b) the electrostatic force of attraction between the two. (c) Comment on the magnitude and the importance of these two forces. [G, gravitational constant = 6.672 x 10-11 N m2 kg-2; 4+Єo = 1.113 x 10-10 C2 m-1 J-1]

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