Savchenko Problem 2.5.29

Physics · thermodynamics · modern-physics

Problem

An electron can ionize a resting hydrogen atom with an energy not less than 13.6 eV. What is the minimum energy required for a proton to ionize a hydrogen atom at rest as well? Proton mass m_p = 1836 m_e, where m_e is the electron mass.

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