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. An electron and a proton have charges of an
equal magnitude but opposite sign of 1.6 . 1019 C.
If the electron and proton in a hydrogen atom are
separated by a distance of 5 . 1011 m, what are the
magnitude and direction of the electrostatic force
exerted on the electron by the proton?
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