The force between two protons 1.0 meters apart can be calculated using Coulomb's Law. Given the charge of each proton as 1.602E-19 C, the formula applied is F = k * (q1 * q2) / r², where k is Coulomb's constant (approximately 9E+9 N m²/C²). Substituting the values, the calculation simplifies to F = (9E+9 * (1.602E-19)²) / (1.0)², resulting in a definitive force value that can be computed directly.
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ajd said:Homework Statement
two protons are 1.0m apart. find the force acting on them.
q1= 1.602E-19C
q2= 1.602E-19c
Homework Equations
i just don't get how to work it out
The Attempt at a Solution
ive got this far up to now [(9E+9)(1.602E-19)(1.602E-19)]/(1.0)². don't know where to go from here