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Problem23 54
Problem23 54
Problem23 54
i 1
2kq 2
b) U ln(2)
d
c) The potential energy is the same for the negative ions—the equations are identical
if we examine (a).
d) If
2k (1.60 10 19 C) 2 ln (2)
d 2.82 10 10 m, then U 1.13 10 18 J.
2.82 10 10 m
e) The real energy (0.80 10 18 J ) is about 70% of that calculated above.