A proton is located at <0,0,-2>x10-9 m and an alpha particle is located at <1.5,0,2>x109 m. (a) calculate the force the proton exerts on the alpha particle. (b) Calculate the force the alpha particle exerts on the proton.

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A proton is located at <0,0,-2>x10-9 m and an
alpha particle is located at <1.5,0,2>x10-9 m. (a)
calculate the force the proton exerts on the alpha
particle. (b) Calculate the force the alpha particle
exerts on the proton.
Transcribed Image Text:A proton is located at <0,0,-2>x10-9 m and an alpha particle is located at <1.5,0,2>x10-9 m. (a) calculate the force the proton exerts on the alpha particle. (b) Calculate the force the alpha particle exerts on the proton.
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  • The location of the proton: <x1, y1, z1> = <0, 0, -2> x 10-9 m
  • The location of the alpha particle:  <x2, y2, z2> = <1.5, 0, 2> x 10-9 m

 

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