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The charge on an electron
- a. is 1 C
- b. depends on the electron’s mass
- c. depends on the electron’s size
- d. is always the same
To choose: The correct option from the given options.
Answer to Problem 1MC
The correct option is “d. is always the same”.
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
From the given data, the charge’s nature on an electron is to be determined.
The electric charge is a fundamental property of a certain elementary particle and it gives rise to electric forces. The basic unit of the electric charge is Coulombs, which is represented by a letter C.
In nature, the electric charge on a proton is
The electric charge on the electron is a constant value and it does not depend on its mass and size.
Since, the electric charge on the electron
Since, the electric charge on the electron is very much less than 1 C, option a is incorrect answer.
Since, the electric charge on the electron does not depend on its mass, option b is incorrect answer.
Since, the electric charge on the electron does not depend on its size, option c is incorrect answer.
Conclusion:
Hence, the correct option is “d. is always the same”.
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