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The nucleus in an iron atom has a radius of about 4.0 10-15 m and contains 26 protons. (a) What is the magnitude of the repulsiv

e electrostatic force between two of the protons that are separated by 4.0 10-15 m?

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zhenek [66]3 years ago

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Answer:

The repulsive electrostatic force between two of the protons is 14.4 N.

Explanation:

Given;

distance between the two protons, r = 4 x 10⁻¹⁵ m

charge of a proton, q = + 1.6 x 10⁻¹⁹ C

The repulsive electrostatic force between two of the protons is calculated by applying Coulomb's law;

$F = \frac{k q_1 q_2 }{r^2} \\\\where;\\k \ is \ Coulomb's \ constant = 9\times 10^9 \ Nm^2/C^2 \\\\F = \frac{9\times 10^9 \ (1.6\times 10^{-19})^2}{(4 \times 10^{-15})^2} \\\\F = 14.4 \ N$

Therefore, the repulsive electrostatic force between two of the protons is 14.4 N.

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