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Chapter 31 Problem 20P

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Problem 20P

A hydrogen atom is in its second excited state, n = 3. Using the Bohr model of hydrogen, find (a) the linear momentum and (b) the angular momentum of the electron in this atom.

Solution

Step 1 of 3

Here, we have to calculate the linear momentum and angular momentum of a hydrogen atom at  n = 3 state.

The equation for the orbital speed.

The equation for the angular momentum

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

A hydrogen atom is in its second excited state, n = 3.

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