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
A uniform magnetic field B is present in a region. An electron is...
A uniform magnetic field is present in a region. An electron is projected perpendicular to the field and moves in a circle. Assuming Bohr's quantization rule for angular momentum, determine the smallest possible radius of the electron.
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
When an electron moves in a circular path perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field, the magnetic force provides the necessary centripetal force:
According to Bohr's quantization rule for angular momentum:
Substituting into the quantization condition:
For the smallest possible radius, the principal quantum number must be minimum, which is . Substituting :
According to Bohr's quantization rule for angular momentum:
Substituting into the quantization condition:
For the smallest possible radius, the principal quantum number must be minimum, which is . Substituting :