In a hypothetical Millikan type experiment the following charges were measured on…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Electric Force Field and Potential · Electric Force Field and Potential

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In a hypothetical Millikan type experiment the following charges were measured on hypothetical oil drops: 96×10−20 C96 \times 10^{-20} \text{ C} , 144×10−20 C144 \times 10^{-20} \text{ C} , 192×10−20 C192 \times 10^{-20} \text{ C} , 240×10−20 C240 \times 10^{-20} \text{ C} , 288×10−20 C288 \times 10^{-20} \text{ C} . What is the unit of electric charge in this 'experiment'? Explain your reasoning.

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