What is the electrons electrostatic potential energy at this
What is the electron\'s electrostatic potential energy at this orbit distance (0.0529nm) away from the proton?
Solution
charge of electron
q=-1.602*10-19 C
charge of proton
q=1.602*10-19C
Electrostaic potential energy
U=KQ1Q2/r
where K=1/4pie0=9*109
U=(9*109)(1.602*10-19)(-1.602*10-19)/(0.0529*10-9)
U=-4.366*10-18 J
