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Could anyone on here tell me how the electron was first weighed. Like how did they find the mass of the electron? Please I need to know!
Justryingtopasschem said:Could anyone on here tell me how the electron was first weighed. Like how did they find the mass of the electron? Please I need to know!
Electron mass refers to the mass of an individual electron, one of the fundamental particles that make up atoms.
Electron mass is measured using a device called a mass spectrometer. This device uses an electric and magnetic field to separate particles based on their mass-to-charge ratio.
The unit of measurement for electron mass is typically expressed in kilograms (kg) or its subunits, such as grams (g) or atomic mass units (u).
Measuring electron mass is important because it helps us understand the fundamental properties of matter and the behavior of atoms. It also has practical applications in fields such as particle physics and chemistry.
Measurements of electron mass are extremely accurate, with a relative uncertainty of less than 0.000000000000000000000000000000000001%. This level of precision is essential for many scientific calculations and experiments.