A proton–electron pair in empty space has an electric potential energy of

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Problem

-1.6\times10^{-18}\,\text{J}

. What is the separation

r

between the particles at that instant? (a)

9.0\times10^{-11}\,\text{m}

(b)

1.4\times10^{-10}\,\text{m}

(c)

1.4\times10^{-9}\,\text{m}

(d)

7.2\times10^{-11}\,\text{m}