๐Ÿ’กap physics c: e&m review

Proton

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

A proton is a subatomic particle that carries a positive charge and is found in the nucleus of an atom.