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It is known that the electric force of repulsion between two electrons is much stronger than the gravitational attraction. For two electrons
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It is known that the electric force of repulsion between two electrons is much stronger than the gravitational attraction. For two electrons at a distance d apart, calculate the ratio of the size of the electrostatic repulsion to that of the gravitational attraction. Use the following data: k = 8.99×10^9 Nm2/C2, e = 1.60×10^-19 C, G = 6.67×10^-11 Nm2/kg2, me = 9.11×10^-31 kg.
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Answer: 348.22*10^(-104)
Explanation: gravitational force between electrons is gotten using formulae below
Fg = G ×me×me/d²
Fg = gravitational force
G = gravitational constant = 6.67×10^-11 Nm2/kg2
me = mass of electron = 9.11×10^-31 kg
d = distance between electrons
Fg = (6.67×10^-11 × 9.11×10^-31 ×9.11×10^-31) / d²
Fg = 64.04*10^(-72) /d²
Fe = k×e ×e/d²
Where Fe = strength of electric field
K = electric constant = 8.99×10^9 Nm²/C²
e = 1.60×10^-19 C
Fe = 8.99×10^9 × 1.60×10^-19 × 1.60×10^-19/d²
Fe =2.23*10^(-28)/ d²
We are to find Fe/ Fg
=2.23*10^(-28)/ d² ÷ 64.04*10^(-72) /d²
=2.23*10^(-28)/ d² × d²/64.04*10^(-72)
= 2.23*10^(-28)/ 64.04*10^(-72)
= 348.22*10^(-104)