What would repel, hydrogen / a proton?

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The discussion centers on the electromagnetic (EM) force and its role in repelling protons, specifically in the context of hydrogen atoms. It is established that a proton will repel another proton due to the EM force, which is a fundamental principle in physics. This insight simplifies the understanding of atomic interactions, particularly in hydrogen, and highlights the importance of electromagnetic forces in particle behavior.

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What would repel, hydrogen / a proton?
 
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Another proton would repel it due to the EM force...
 


Ahh, Thank you that just opened so many doors for me. As always what seems the most complicated is the simplest.

Groovy, thanks.
 

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