How would a proton's motion differ from the motion of an electron placed at the same point in the same gravitational field?
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Gravitational Force: The gravitational force acting on a particle is directly proportional to its mass. Since a proton is approximately 1836 times more massive than an electron, the gravitational force on a proton would be much greater than that on an electron. Show more…
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