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Determine the specific charge of an electron with a mass of 9.11 x 10^-31 kg and a charge of -1.6 x 10^-19 C.
- A.-1.76 x 10^11 C/kg
- B.-1.76 x 10^10 C/kg
- C.-1.60 x 10^11 C/kg
- D.-1.60 x 10^10 C/kg
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- -1.76 x 10^11 C/kg
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The specific charge of the electron is calculated as its charge divided by its mass, which is crucial for understanding its behavior in electric fields.
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