If a proton and an electron are placed a short distance apart,
A) they will feel no force.
B) the electron will be repelled while the proton will be attracted.
C) they will be attracted to each other.
D) they will be repelled from each other.
E) None of the above.

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Protons have a positive charge and electrons have a negative charge, so they will attract each other due to the electrostatic force between opposite charges.

If a Proton and an Electron Are Placed a Short