Designing a Test to Measure Electron/Proton Charge Equality

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Start date Jun 5, 2005
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To test the equality of charge between an electron and a proton, one proposed method involves measuring the repulsive forces between two protons and two electrons, then comparing the results. Another suggestion is to design an experiment that demonstrates the neutrality of a hydrogen atom, which consists of one electron and one proton. The discussion emphasizes the need for practical experimentation to validate theoretical concepts. Participants express curiosity about the necessity of conducting such experiments. Overall, the focus is on developing a reliable test for charge equality in fundamental particles.

Jun 5, 2005

scubasteve_27

been stuck on this all day

Design a test to determine whether the charges on an electron and a proton are exactly equal.

any help would be good

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Jun 5, 2005

Poncho

Just measure the repulsive force between two protons and then measure the repulsive force between two electrons. Compare. Do you actually have to do this experiment? -Poncho

Jun 6, 2005

primarygun

Design an experiment to show that a hydrogen atom is neutral!

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