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Calculate the specific charge of a proton with a mass of 1.67 x 10^-27 kg and a charge of +1.6 x 10^-19 C.
- A.9.58 x 10^7 C/kg
- B.1.00 x 10^8 C/kg
- C.9.60 x 10^8 C/kg
- D.1.02 x 10^8 C/kg
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- 9.58 x 10^7 C/kg
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The specific charge is calculated as charge divided by mass. This shows the ratio of charge to mass for the proton, which is important in understanding particle interactions.
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