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lions [1.4K]
2 years ago
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Two protons are a distance 3 10-9 m apart. What is the electric potential energy of the system consisting of the two protons

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Vilka [71]2 years ago
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Answer:

The electric potential energy of the system is 7.87x10⁻²⁰ J.

Explanation:

The electric potential energy is given by:

E = \int{Fdr} = \frac{Kq_{1}q_{2}}{r}

Where:

q₁ = q₂ is the charge of the protons = 1.62x10⁻¹⁹ C

r is the distance = 3x10⁻⁹ m

K: is the electrostatic constant = 9x10⁹ Nm²/C²

E = \frac{Kq_{1}q_{2}}{r} = \frac{9\cdot 10^{9} Nm^{2}/C^{2}*(1.62 \cdot 10^{-19} C)^{2}}{3\cdot 10^{-9} m} = 7.87 \cdot 10^{-20} J

Therefore, the electric potential energy of the system is 7.87x10⁻²⁰ J.

I hope it helps you!

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