Why can scientists ignore the gravitational force when studying the physics of an atom?

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Amrik · Answer 1 · 2019-12-22T14:14:43+0000

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Sample response: Scientists can ignore the gravitational force because the electrical force between protons and electrons in the atom is millions of times stronger than the gravitational force between the protons and electrons. The gravitational force is insignificant for masses as small as the proton and electron.

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Trampster · Answer 2 · 2019-12-25T18:06:16+0000

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Scientists can ignore the gravitational force because the electrical force between protons and electrons in the atom is millions of times stronger than the gravitational force between the protons and electrons. The gravitational force is insignificant for masses as small as the proton and electron.

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