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The "e/m" of a proton is:

Correct answer: C. Smaller than that of an electron

  • A. Equal to that of an electron
  • B. Greater than that of an electron
  • C. Smaller than that of an electron
  • D. Sometimes smaller and sometimes greater

Explanation

The charge (e) has the same magnitude for both a proton and an electron. However, the mass of a proton is about 1836 times greater than the mass of an electron. Therefore, the charge-to-mass ratio (e/m) of a proton is significantly smaller.

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