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Why is charge quantized and unable to exist in fractional or decimal values?
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[QUOTE="logearav, post: 4982759, member: 74058"] [h2]Homework Statement [/h2] Quantisation means charge always exist in integral multiples of magnitude of charge of electron and to put it mathematically we say q = ne, where n is an integer 1,2,3,4 ... -1,-2,-3,... etc. Numerous print and web materials say that charge cannot exist in fraction or decimal, i.e, 2.3e, 4.6e etc. Agreed. [h2]Homework Equations[/h2][h2]The Attempt at a Solution[/h2] The value of e is 1.6*10^-19 C which itself contradicts the statement that no fraction or decimals is possible while dealing with charge. Also if we take n = 2, we get q = 3.2*10^-19, n =3 means q = 4.8 *10^-19 which are all fractions. Can experts throw light on this aspect? Thanks in advance [/QUOTE]
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Why is charge quantized and unable to exist in fractional or decimal values?
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