KCET2016PhysicsDual Nature of Matter
Total energy of electron in an excited state of hydrogen atom is ( -3.4 eV ). The kinetic and potential energy of electron in this state
Options
- A( K =-3.4 eV U=-6.8 eV )
- B( K =3.4 eV U =-6.8 eV )
- C( K =-6.8 eV U=+3.4 eV )
- D( K =+10.2 eV U =-13.6 eV )
Correct answer
B. ( K =3.4 eV U =-6.8 eV )
Step-by-step solution
Given, total energy of electron =-3.4 eV Now, total energy |=| kinetic energy Therefore, kinetic energy of electron in this excited state is 3.4 eV Potential energy of electron =2 Total energy =2 (-3.4 eV )=-6.8 eV ( Total energy = Kinetic energy + Potential energy 2 Total energy = Potential energy ) Therefore, kinetic energy and potential energy of electron in this state is 3.4 eV and -6.8 eV , respectively