What Is the Charge of a Deutrium Atom?

In summary, electric potential is the amount of electrical potential energy per unit charge at a specific point in an electric field, measured in volts (V). It is a scalar quantity and is different from the vector quantity of electric field. Electric potential is calculated using V = kQ/r, where V is the electric potential, k is the Coulomb's constant, Q is the charge, and r is the distance from the charge. Electric potential energy is the energy of a charge due to its position in an electric field and is related to electric potential through V = U/Q. Electric potential can be negative, indicating an attraction towards a region of lower potential energy.
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Homework Statement


what is the charge of a deutrium?


Homework Equations



Uelec. = (q1*q2)/r

The Attempt at a Solution



is it the same as a proton charge? 1.6e-19
 
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Coulombs?

I can confirm that the charge of a deutrium is the same as a proton, which is 1.6e-19 Coulombs. Deutrium is a type of hydrogen atom that contains one proton and one neutron, making its overall charge equal to that of a single proton. This charge can be calculated using the equation Uelec. = (q1*q2)/r, where q1 and q2 represent the charges of the two particles and r is the distance between them. In the case of a deutrium, q1 and q2 are both equal to 1.6e-19 Coulombs, resulting in a net charge of 3.2e-19 Coulombs.
 

1. What is electric potential?

Electric potential is the amount of electrical potential energy per unit charge at a specific point in an electric field. It is measured in volts (V).

2. How is electric potential different from electric field?

Electric potential is a scalar quantity that represents the potential energy of a charge at a specific point. Electric field, on the other hand, is a vector quantity that represents the force experienced by a charge at a specific point.

3. How is electric potential calculated?

Electric potential is calculated using the equation V = kQ/r, where V is the electric potential, k is the Coulomb's constant, Q is the charge, and r is the distance from the charge.

4. What is the relationship between electric potential and electric potential energy?

Electric potential energy is the energy that a charge possesses due to its position in an electric field. Electric potential is the potential energy per unit charge, so the relationship between the two is V = U/Q, where V is the electric potential, U is the electric potential energy, and Q is the charge.

5. Can electric potential be negative?

Yes, electric potential can be negative. This indicates that the electric field is attracting the charge towards a region of lower potential energy.

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