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Gravitational force between a proton and an electron in a hydrogen atom
Assume that the electron in a hydrogen atom is at a distance of 5.29 × 10-11 m. Determine the force exerted by the proton on the electron. Compare it with the electric force exerted by the proton on the electron, which is 8.22 × 10-8 N.
Mass of proton: 1.67 × 10-27 kg
Mass of electron: 9.11 × 10-31 kg
Bohr radius: 5.29 × 10-11 m
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