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Homework Statement
The nucleus of a Helium atom contains 2 protons which are 1.0fm apart. How much work has to be done by an external agent to bring the two protons from an infinite separation to a distance of 1.0fm.
Homework Equations
F=k|q1||q2|/r^2
W=F*r
The Attempt at a Solution
Would i just need to use the charge of a proton to find the force? and then plug it into the work equation?