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  1. The neutral Helium atom is made of a nucleus (containing twoprotons and two neutrons) and two electrons. The electrons have anaverage separation from the nucleus of r =31pm. Note: 1pm= 10-12m (pico-meter)



    Consider the average configuration of the Helium atom shown above,treating the nucleus as a single charge of the appropriate size.What is the magnitude of the total electric force acting on one ofthe electrons?

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Magnitude of electrostatic force is given by F kQ1Q2d2 Force will be attractive if both charge have different signs and force will be repulsive if both charge have same    See Answer
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