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What happens to potential energy when a proton is brought closer to an electron?
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∙ 8y ago
Protons all have positive charge, so they repel each other. It takes work to push two protons closer together, so you're putting energy into them (potential energy increases). If you let go, the potential energy is released when the protons fly apart; it becomes kinetic energy.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoWhat do you mean by a fixed proton? Either Newton's or Einstein's law of motion applies. Either the moving proton bounces or slides off or it loses some energy as it sets the other proton in motion or it moves the other proton by coloris forces. The kinetic energy is preserved even if some is transferred to the other proton.
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∙ 8y agoSince a proton and electron have opposite charges, they attract each other and it requires work or an addition of energy to separate them against this attractive force. The act of bringing them closer together - it wouldn't matter if the electron was brought closer to a proton or a proton to an electron - would release the same amount of energy, and would thus reduce the potential energy.
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∙ 14y agoWhen a proton approaches another fixed proton, what happens to the kinetic energy of the approaching proton?
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When an electron is brought near a negatively charge plate its electric potential energy is?
As an electron is brought closer to a negatively charged plate, its potential energy increases. Since like charges repel, the electron has to be "brought" near the negatively charged plate ... it'll never go there on its own. You have to push it there, meaning you have to do work on it, and that work adds to the potential energy of the electron. As soon as you let it go, it'll whizz AWAY from the negatively charged plate, and that energy you put into it will turn into the kinetic energy of a hasty retreat.
What happens when two balloons are wet and brought closer together?
slips each other
Which has more potential energy an electron close to an atomic nucleus or one far from an atomic nucleus?
In general, electrons farther from the nucleus will have more energy than electrons closer in.
What does not have potential energy?
Any object that is at "level zero" has zero potential energy. In the case of gravitational potential energy, this level is sometimes defined to be ground level, sometimes (in Astronomy) at an infinite distance (in this case, any object that is closer than infinity has a negative potential energy).Any object that is at "level zero" has zero potential energy. In the case of gravitational potential energy, this level is sometimes defined to be ground level, sometimes (in Astronomy) at an infinite distance (in this case, any object that is closer than infinity has a negative potential energy).Any object that is at "level zero" has zero potential energy. In the case of gravitational potential energy, this level is sometimes defined to be ground level, sometimes (in Astronomy) at an infinite distance (in this case, any object that is closer than infinity has a negative potential energy).Any object that is at "level zero" has zero potential energy. In the case of gravitational potential energy, this level is sometimes defined to be ground level, sometimes (in Astronomy) at an infinite distance (in this case, any object that is closer than infinity has a negative potential energy).
When electrons move closer to the nucleus is energy lost or gained?
The electron decreases energy when it comes nearer to the nucleus.
When an electron is brought near a negatively charge plate its electric potential energy is?
As an electron is brought closer to a negatively charged plate, its potential energy increases. Since like charges repel, the electron has to be "brought" near the negatively charged plate ... it'll never go there on its own. You have to push it there, meaning you have to do work on it, and that work adds to the potential energy of the electron. As soon as you let it go, it'll whizz AWAY from the negatively charged plate, and that energy you put into it will turn into the kinetic energy of a hasty retreat.
What happens when an object is brought closer to the lens of a camera?
it gets blurred
What happens when two balloons are wet and brought closer together?
slips each other
Is energy absorbed when an electron moves to a closer shell?
No. Energy is emitted when an electron moves to a closer shell (closer to the nucleus).
When an element forms a cation what happens to the radius and why?
The radius will decrease due to the positive charge of the nucleus drawing the electron cloud closer to itself
The closer a is to the nucleus the stronger the attractive force?
Its either a proton or an electron. but im almost positive its an electron because protons are located inside of the nucleus. They cant get any closer.
In order to fall closer to the nucleus an electron must do what?
The respective electron has to lose energy.
What electron transition represents a gain of energy?
All transitions in which electrons move from a lower to a higher level require a gain of energy. example: 2nd to 3rd shell
Is it the closer an electron is to the nucleus the more energy it has?
Yes, when an effective nuclear charge increases it does pull the electrons closer to the nucleus. An electron is a negatively charged part of an atom.
Which electron is on average further from the nucleus an electron in a 3p orbital or an electron in a 4p orbital?
An electron in a 2s orbital is on average closer to the nucleus.
What is dorsiflexion?
Dorsiflexion happens when the toes are brought closer to the shin and decreases the ankle between the leg and the dorsum of the foot. Walking on your heels causes dorsiflexion of your ankle.
What invention brought water closer to the crops?
Irrigation
