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Chapter 16: Q15Q (page 663)

The graph in Figure 16.63 is a plot of electric potential versus distance from an object. Which of the following could be the object?

(1) A neutron, (2) A sodium ion (Na+), (3) A chloride ion (Cl−), (4) A proton, (5) An electron.

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The correct options are (3) a chloride ion and (5) an electron.

Step by step solution

01

Concept/Significance of electric potential

The electric potential is a basic method of expressing how much energy an electric particle has as a result of being in an electric field.

02

Determination of the correct object

The charge's sign affects the potential's sign. the potential of the object is given by,

v=KQr

Here, K is the coulomb constant, Q is the charge on the object and r id the distance between reference point and object.

The potential in the quarter in figure indicates that the object's potential is negative, implying that the object's charge is also negative. As a result, the objectsa chloride ion and an electron arenegative.

Thus, the correct options are (3) a chloride ion and (5) an electron

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