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Consider an electron revolving in a circular orbit of a hydrogen...
Consider an electron revolving in a circular orbit of a hydrogen atom with an orbital speed . The revolving electron produces a magnetic field at the center of the nucleus. If the magnetic field is proportional to , what is the numerical value of the exponent ?
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Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
The electrostatic force provides the necessary centripetal force for the electron:
Rearranging for , we get:
This shows that .
The revolving electron constitutes an electric current :
The magnetic field at the center of the circular orbit is:
Thus, .
Substituting into the expression for :
Comparing this with , we get .
Answer:
Rearranging for , we get:
This shows that .
The revolving electron constitutes an electric current :
The magnetic field at the center of the circular orbit is:
Thus, .
Substituting into the expression for :
Comparing this with , we get .
Answer: