The angular momentum of an electron in a hydrogen atom is proportional to : (Where r is the radius of orbit of electron)
- (A)✓ Correct
- (B)
- (C)r
- (D)
Answer: (A)
Solution
Equate the electrostatic attraction to the centripetal force on the electron:
Angular momentum . Substituting,
So .
Angular momentum . Substituting,
So .
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