The estimated masses of a proton and an electron are 1.67 x 10-24 grams and 9.11 x 10-28 grams, respectively.?

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Find the ratio to three significant digits of the mass of the proton to the mass of the electron.

2006-12-16 13:24:06 · 2 answers · asked by sillentfeline 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

1.67*10^-24/9.11*10^-28=1.67/9.11*10^4=1.83*10^3

2006-12-16 13:28:02 · answer #1 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋

Divide 1.67 x 10^(-24) by 9.11 x 10^(-28).
1833 or 1.83 x 10^3

2006-12-16 21:30:27 · answer #2 · answered by Steve A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋