Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Bohr's Model and Physics of the Atom
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Bohr's Model and Physics of the Atom
For hydrogen-like atoms and ions, the ratio of the magnetic dipole...
For hydrogen-like atoms and ions, the ratio of the magnetic dipole moment to the angular momentum () is a universal constant. Determine the value of this constant.
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Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
The magnetic dipole moment of an electron revolving in a circular orbit is given by .
The equivalent current is and the area of the orbit is .
The angular momentum of the electron is .
The ratio of the magnetic dipole moment to the angular momentum is:
Substituting the values and :
The equivalent current is and the area of the orbit is .
The angular momentum of the electron is .
The ratio of the magnetic dipole moment to the angular momentum is:
Substituting the values and :