Asked in Premeth Test 17 — Atomic Spectra (physics)Moderate

For an atom of hydrogen, the radius of the first orbit is given by:

Correct answer: B. Option B

  • A. Option A
  • B. Option B
  • C. Option C
  • D. Option D

Explanation

For hydrogen, the radius of the first orbit is given by the formula:r=h2 /4pi2me2where (h) is Planck's constant, (m) is the electron mass, and (e) is the electron charge.

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