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
Imagine a neutron and an electron bound to each other by...
Imagine a neutron and an electron bound to each other by gravitational force. Assuming Bohr's quantization rule for angular momentum is applicable in this scenario, determine the expression for the energy of the neutron-electron system.
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- A
- B
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- D
Correct answer
D.
Step-by-step solution
The gravitational force provides the necessary centripetal force for the electron to revolve around the neutron.
According to Bohr's quantization rule for angular momentum:
Substituting in the expression for :
The total energy of the system is the sum of kinetic and potential energy, which is equal to the negative of the kinetic energy:
According to Bohr's quantization rule for angular momentum:
Substituting in the expression for :
The total energy of the system is the sum of kinetic and potential energy, which is equal to the negative of the kinetic energy: