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Atomic physicists ignore the effect of gravity within an atom. To see why, Calculate and compare the gravitational and electrical forces between an electron and a proton separated by 10^-10 m.
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drwls
Let us know what you find out. Use Newton's and Coulomb's laws. The ratio is about 10^39, as I recall. The electrostatic force is the higher one.
You will need to use the electron charge and the electron and proton mass.
You will need to use the electron charge and the electron and proton mass.
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