Answer 8_1_8

What is the specific charge of a proton?  How does it compare to an electron?

Mass of a proton = 1.661 ´ 10-27 kg                                                                            

 

Specific charge = 1.6 ´ 10-19 C ¸ 1.661 ´ 10-27 kg (P)

 

= 9.63 ´ 107 C kg-1 (P)

 

This is about 1/1800 the specific charge on an electron. (P)

 

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