(Solved): The particles in the nucleus of an atom are approximately \( 10^{-15} \mathrm{~m} \) apart, while t ...

The particles in the nucleus of an atom are approximately \( 10^{-15} \mathrm{~m} \) apart, while the electrons in an atom are about \( 10^{-10} \mathrm{~m} \) from the nucleus. For related problem-solving tips and strategies, you may want to view a Video Tutor Solution of Adding forces. Calculate the electrical repulsion between two protons in a nucleus if they are \( 1.45 \times 10^{-15} \mathrm{~m} \) apart. Express your answer in newtons. How many pounds would the force be? Calculate the electrical attraction that a proton in a nucleus exerts on an orbiting electron if the two particles are \( 1.43 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~m} \) apart. Express your answer in newtons.