Force of Gravity Between Proton & Electron in Hydrogen Atom

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The discussion centers on calculating the gravitational force between a proton and an electron in a hydrogen atom. Using the formula F = G(m1 * m2) / r^2, the user calculated the force to be approximately 3.61 * 10^-47 N, based on the masses of the proton and electron and their separation distance. Another participant confirmed that the calculation is correct. The gravitational constant used in the calculation was 6.667300 * 10^-11 N-m^2/kg^2. The thread emphasizes the accuracy of the mathematical approach to this fundamental physics question.
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I started pondering random thoughts earlier today and this was one of them; what is the force of gravity between a proton and electron in a hydrogen atom? Using the equation to find this force (F = G\frac{}m_{}1 * m_{}2{}r^{}2) I came up with my answer. However I wanted to ensure that my math was correct (and values for that matter) so I came here to ask.

Mass of a Proton ≈ 1.67 * 10^{}-27kg
Mass of an Electron ≈ 9.1 * 10^{}-31kg
Distance ≈ 0.53 * 10^{}-10m

Knowing that the gravitational constant is 6.667300 * 10^{}-11N-m^{}2/kg^{}2 I did the math and came up with ≈ 3.61 * 10^{}-47. Can someone confirm or deny this answer for me, and if it is wrong break down the math so I can get the correct values on my next calculation.

Thanks,
Taco
 
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