A carbon atom's nucleus and its electrons become separated by 20nm . How much work does it take to separate them in J?I found the magnitude of the force the nucleus feels from the electrons,2.07*10^-11 N but the work?

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A carbon atom's nucleus and its electrons become separated by 20nm . How much work does it take to separate them in J?I found the magnitude of the force the nucleus feels from the electrons,2.07*10^-11 N but the work?
Could ex[lain me please?

Alice · Answer

Maurice, I am having trouble too.