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A proton is located at <0, 0, -2.7 × 10−9> m and an alpha particle (consisting...

A proton is located at <0, 0, -2.7 × 10−9> m and an alpha particle (consisting of two protons and two neutrons) is located at <2.3 × 10−9, 0, 2.1 × 10−9>. (Express your answers in vector form.)

(a) Calculate the force the proton exerts on the alpha particle.

(b) Calculate the force the alpha particle exerts on the proton.

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