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An electron possesses a negative charge ...

An electron possesses a negative charge of :

A

`1.6xx10^(+18)C`

B

`1.6xx10^(-19)C`

C

`1.6xx10^(-18)C`

D

`1.6xx10^(-16)C`

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The correct Answer is:
B
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