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#### Description
Two electrons (-e) are separated by 10 cm, and a proton (+e) is placed on the line connecting the two such that it is 2 cm from one of the electrons (see diagram). Calculate the electric potential energy of the proton.

#### Diagram Explanation
In the provided diagram:
- There are two electrons, indicated as -e, separated by a distance of 10 cm.
- A proton, indicated as +e, is positioned along the line connecting the two electrons.
- The proton is placed such that it is 2 cm away from one of the electrons, making it 8 cm away from the other electron.

#### Parameters
- Distance between the two electrons: 10 cm
- Distance between the proton and the nearer electron: 2 cm
- Distance between the proton and the farther electron: 8 cm

#### Task
Calculate the electric potential energy of the proton. (Give your answer in joules but don’t include the units.)

#### Answer Box
Enter your answer here: __________

#### Submission Instructions
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Transcribed Image Text:### Question 10 #### Description Two electrons (-e) are separated by 10 cm, and a proton (+e) is placed on the line connecting the two such that it is 2 cm from one of the electrons (see diagram). Calculate the electric potential energy of the proton. #### Diagram Explanation In the provided diagram: - There are two electrons, indicated as -e, separated by a distance of 10 cm. - A proton, indicated as +e, is positioned along the line connecting the two electrons. - The proton is placed such that it is 2 cm away from one of the electrons, making it 8 cm away from the other electron. #### Parameters - Distance between the two electrons: 10 cm - Distance between the proton and the nearer electron: 2 cm - Distance between the proton and the farther electron: 8 cm #### Task Calculate the electric potential energy of the proton. (Give your answer in joules but don’t include the units.) #### Answer Box Enter your answer here: __________ #### Submission Instructions Click Save and Submit to save and submit. Click Save All Answers to save all answers. --- This text and associated diagram appear on an educational website, providing a clear, step-by-step explanation to help students understand and solve the problem of calculating the electric potential energy of a proton placed between two electrons.
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