Calculate Repulsive Force of 2 Protons in Atom

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In summary, To calculate the repulsive force of 2 protons in an atom, you can use Coulomb's law which states that the force between two charged particles is directly proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. The formula for calculating the repulsive force of 2 protons in an atom is F = k(Q1Q2)/r^2, where F is the force, k is the Coulomb's constant, Q1 and Q2 are the charges of the two protons, and r is the distance between them. It is important to calculate the repulsive force of 2 protons in an atom because it helps us understand the stability of the atom. The
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Find the repulsive force on two protons in the nucleus of an atom assuming they are separated by the minimum distance of 1.00 x 10^-15m.

So F=k lq(1)l^2/ r^2
=8.99 x 10^9 (1.602 x 10 ^-19)^2/(1.00 x 10^15m)
=230.7N

Is this correct?
 
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lilkrazyrae said:
Is this correct?

Answer looks right to me, though you made several mistakes in writing out the formula. :tongue2:
 
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Yes, this is correct. The repulsive force between two protons can be calculated using Coulomb's law, which states that the force between two charged particles is directly proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. In this case, the repulsive force is significant due to the small distance between the protons, resulting in a large force of 230.7N. This strong repulsive force is balanced by the attractive force of the strong nuclear force, which holds the protons together in the nucleus of an atom.
 

1. How do you calculate the repulsive force of 2 protons in an atom?

To calculate the repulsive force of 2 protons in an atom, you can use Coulomb's law which states that the force between two charged particles is directly proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

2. What is the formula for calculating the repulsive force of 2 protons in an atom?

The formula for calculating the repulsive force of 2 protons in an atom is F = k(Q1Q2)/r^2, where F is the force, k is the Coulomb's constant, Q1 and Q2 are the charges of the two protons, and r is the distance between them.

3. Why is it important to calculate the repulsive force of 2 protons in an atom?

It is important to calculate the repulsive force of 2 protons in an atom because it helps us understand the stability of the atom. If the repulsive force is too strong, the protons will repel each other and the atom will become unstable.

4. How does the distance between the two protons affect the repulsive force in an atom?

The distance between the two protons has a significant effect on the repulsive force in an atom. As the distance decreases, the force increases exponentially. This means that the closer the protons are to each other, the stronger the repulsive force will be.

5. Can the repulsive force between two protons in an atom be canceled out?

No, the repulsive force between two protons in an atom cannot be canceled out. This force is a fundamental property of charged particles and can only be reduced by increasing the distance between them. In an atom, this is achieved by the presence of negatively charged electrons between the protons.

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