Quote by Michael Flynn

Dirac found that the ratio of the electric force to the gravitational force of an electron-proton pair is roughly equal to the ratio of the age of the universe to the time it takes light to traverse an atom.


Dirac found that the ratio of the electric force to the grav

Summary

This quote highlights the remarkable discovery made by physicist Paul Dirac. He revealed that the relative strength of the electric force compared to the gravitational force between an electron and proton is approximately equal to the ratio of the age of the universe to the time it takes light to travel through an atom. This finding underscores the immense disparity in magnitude between these two fundamental forces and offers insights into the properties and interactions of particles within the atom.

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By Michael Flynn
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