JEE Main2012PhysicsAtomic PhysicsActual
Which of the plots shown in the figure represents speed (v) of the electron in a hydrogen atom as a function of the principal quantum number (n) ?
Options
- AB
- BD
- CC
- DA
Correct answer
A. B
Step-by-step solution
Velocity of electron in n^ th orbit of hydrogen atom is given by : V_n= 2 K Z e^2 n h Substituting the values we get, V_n= 2.2 10^6 n ~m / s or V_n 1 n As principal quantum number increases, velocity decreases.