In proton-beam therapy , a high-energy beam of protons is fired at a tumor. As t

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In proton-beam therapy, a high-energy beam of protons is fired at a tumor. As the protons stop in the tumor, their kinetic energy breaks apart the tumor's DNA, thus killing the tumor cells. For one patient, it is desired to deposit 0.12 J of proton energy in the tumor. To create the proton beam, protons are accelerated from rest through a 8.0×103 kV potential difference.

What is the total charge of the protons that must be fired at the tumor?

Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.