The hydrogen atom consists of a proton of mass 1.67 ˛ 10-27 kg and an orbiting electron of mass 9.11 ˛ 10-31 kg. In one of its orbits, the electron is 5.3 ˛ 10-11 m from the proton. What is the mutual attractive force between the electron and proton?

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The hydrogen atom consists of a proton of mass 1.67 ˛ 10-27 kg and an orbiting electron of mass 9.11 ˛ 10-31 kg. In one of its orbits, the electron is 5.3 ˛ 10-11 m from the proton. What is the mutual attractive force between the electron and proton?