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How Many Times is a Proton Heavier than an Electron?

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How many times is a proton heavier than an electron?

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Solution

We know,
Mass of an electron = 9.1 × 10–31 kg
Mass of a proton = 1.6 × 10−27 kg

Thus, a proton is 1840 times heavier than an electron.

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Chapter 4: Structure of the Atom - Very Short Answer Type Questions [Page 192]

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Chapter 4 Structure of the Atom
Very Short Answer Type Questions | Q 18 | Page 192

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