Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- The Forces
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · The Forces
Suppose E , G , and N denote the magnitudes of the electromagnetic,...
Suppose , , and denote the magnitudes of the electromagnetic, gravitational, and nuclear forces between two electrons at a specific separation. Which of the following is correct?
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
C.
Step-by-step solution
Electrons are leptons and do not participate in strong nuclear interactions. Therefore, the magnitude of the nuclear force between two electrons is zero, i.e., .
The electromagnetic force between two electrons is much greater than the gravitational force between them. For two electrons, the ratio of the electromagnetic force to the gravitational force is approximately , which means .
Since and , the correct order of the magnitudes of the forces is .
The electromagnetic force between two electrons is much greater than the gravitational force between them. For two electrons, the ratio of the electromagnetic force to the gravitational force is approximately , which means .
Since and , the correct order of the magnitudes of the forces is .