how to calculate force between an alpha particle and a proton separated by a distance of...
Asked by | 4th Apr, 2009, 09:25: AM
Expert Answer:
Use Coulomb's law F = k q1 q2 / r2
An alpha particle is a helium nucleus, so use appropriate value of charge.
A proton has a positive charge.
Substitute values in above equation and calculate.
Answered by | 4th Apr, 2009, 12:30: PM
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