APFIVE Electron-Proton System Center of Mass
An electron and a proton are initially at rest, separated by distance r. They are released and allowed to accelerate toward each other due to their mutual electric attraction. At what distance from the initial position of the proton will they collide?
A
Essentially at the proton’s initial position
B
r/1836
C
r/1837
D
r/2
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