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The absolute charge of a proton is ______.


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  1. A proton carries an equal and opposite charge to the charge of electron.
  2. Thus, the absolute charge of a proton is 1.6×10-19C which is very very small.
  3. Hence, the charge is taken as +1.

Hence, The absolute charge of a proton is 1.6×10-19C.


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