Electron and Proton Binding energy

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To calculate the binding energy of a hydrogen atom's proton and electron, the relevant formula is Eb = 1/2GMm/Ro, where G is the universal gravitational constant, M is the mass of the proton, m is the mass of the electron, and Ro is the radius of the electron's orbit. The provided values include the radius of the electron at 5.29 x 10^-11 m, the mass of the electron at 9.11 x 10^-31 kg, and the mass of the proton at 1.67 x 10^-27 kg. Participants in the discussion emphasize the importance of correctly substituting these values into the equation to find the binding energy. The conversation highlights the need for clarity in calculations and the proper use of units. Ultimately, accurately applying the formula will yield the binding energy for the hydrogen atom.
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Homework Statement


neglecting the electric potential energy, calculate the binding energy of the proton and the electron of a hydrogen atom from the following data:

Radius of electron = 5.29 x 10^-11 m (circular orbital)
Mass of electron = 9.11 x 10^-31 kg
Mass of proton = 1.67 x 10^27 kg
Universal gravitational constant = 6.67 x 10^-11 Nm^2/Kg^2


The Attempt at a Solution



So how would i start this problem..
i know that i would be using the equation Eb = 1/2GMm/Ro
And i also found that the mass for hydrogen is = 1.67 x 10^-24 g
 
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Lolagoeslala said:
i know that i would be using the equation Eb = 1/2GMm/Ro
It looks like you just have to plug in the values you listed for G, M, m, and Ro. Have you tried doing that?
 
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