In what way or ways would the physical universe be different if protons were negatively charged and electrons were positively charged? Gravity would be a repulsive force instead of an attractive one. Since protons are more massive, the universe would acquire a net negative charge. The value of the Coulomb constant k would change. Like charges would attract, and opposite charges would repel. Atoms would consist of protons orbiting a nucleus composed of electrons and neutrons. There would be no difference other than the sign on the charged particles.

In what way or ways would the physical universe be different if protons were negatively charged and electrons were positively charged? Gravity would be a repulsive force instead of an attractive one. Since protons are more massive, the universe would acquire a net negative charge. The value of the Coulomb constant k would change. Like charges would attract, and opposite charges would repel. Atoms would consist of protons orbiting a nucleus composed of electrons and neutrons. There would be no difference other than the sign on the charged particles.

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Chapter15: Electric Forces And Fields

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Problem 2CQ: The fundamental charge is e = 1.60 1019 C. Identify whether each of the following statements is...

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