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Homework Statement
The hydrogen molecular ion , with one electron and two protons, is the simplest molecule. The equilibrium spacing between the protons is 0.11nm . Suppose the electron is at the midpoint between the protons and moving at 1.5 m/s perpendicular to a line between the protons.
How far (in nm ) does the electron move before reaching a turning point? Because of their larger mass, the protons remain fixed during this interval of time. Note, that an accurate description of H 1/2 requires quantum mechanics. Even so, a classical calculation like this provides some insight into the molecule.
Homework Equations
vf^2=vi^2+2adeltax
F=qE=ma
The Attempt at a Solution
deltax=-mvi^2/2qE=kq/r=E
And q=1.6*10^-19 and mass of proton=.67*10^-27. r=.055*10^-9 m. Is this the correct set-up? When I plug in the numbers, I keep getting weird numbers, but I think my methodology is correct...