Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Katz, Debora M.
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Chapter 23, Problem 31PQ
Two electrons in adjacent atomic shells are separated by a distance of 5.00 × 10−11 m.
a. What is the magnitude of the electrostatic force between the electrons?
b. What is the ratio of the electrostatic force to the gravitational force between the electrons?
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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