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Two protons are moving directly toward one another. When they are very far apart, their initial speeds are 1.70 x 102 m/s. What is the distance of closest approach?

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter26: Electromagnetism

Section26.1: Interactions Of Electric And Manetic Fields And Matter

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