Gravitational force between 2 protons

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1. Calculate the electric force between 2 protons in a nucleus that are 5*[10]^{-15} m apart. Compare this with the gravitational force between them.

Homework Equations

F(sub g)={GM(sub 1)M(sub 2)}/r^(2)

G=6.67*10^(-11) Nm^(2)/kg^(2)

Mass of proton=1.67*10^(-27)Kg

The Attempt at a Solution

i computed the gravitational force between the two protons, i think, but the asks why might they make you wonder why the protons don't fly apart. I think i may have computed the gravitational force wrong...

also how do make the formatting buttons work so i can show my equations and haphazard work?

 

[HallsofIvy]

Have you shown that the two protons attract?! Have you also calculated the repelling force of the two positively charged protons at the same distance?

As far as formatting is concerned you can use such html things as [ sup ]2[ /sup ] for superscripts (x²), [ sub ]1[/ sub ], for subscripts (a₁), [ b] a [ /b ] for bold face (a) etc.

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