University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 21 - Electric Charge and Electric Field - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 712: Q21.6

Answer

$2\times10^{28}$ electrons. $-3\times10^{9}\;C$.

Work Step by Step

Assume you have a mass of 60 kg (using one significant figure). The mass of a proton plus the mass of a neutron plus the mass of an electron is about $3.34\times10^{-27}\;kg$, so your body contains about $2\times10^{28}$ protons, the same number of neutrons, and the same number of electrons. The combined charge of the electrons is $-3\times10^{9}\;C$.
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