(a)
The proof that the electron would be in equilibrium at the centre and if displaced from the centre with distance
(a)
Answer to Problem 62CP
The electron is in equilibrium at the centre of the Gaussian sphere and when the electron is at
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression to obtain the charge density.
Here,
Substitute
Write the expression for the charge enclosed in the Gaussian sphere.
Here,
Substitute,
Write the expression on the basis of Gauss law.
Re-write the above equation.
Here,
Substitute
Write the expression to obtain the force in the Gaussian surface.
Here,
Substitute
Substitute
Here,
Further substitute,
Substitute,
Therefore, the electron is in equilibrium at the centre of the Gaussian sphere and when the electron is at
(b)
The proof that the value of
(b)
Answer to Problem 62CP
The value of
Explanation of Solution
Compare equation (I) and (II).
Therefore, the value of
(c)
The expression for the frequency of a simple harmonic oscillator.
(c)
Answer to Problem 62CP
The frequency of a simple harmonic oscillator is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression of force based on Newton’s
Here,
Substitute,
Write the expression to simple harmonic wave equation.
Here,
Compare equation (III) and (IV).
Write the expression for the frequency of the simple harmonic motion.
Here,
Substitute,
Therefore, the frequency of the simple harmonic motion is
(d)
The radius of the orbit.
(d)
Answer to Problem 62CP
The radius of the orbit is
Explanation of Solution
Re-write the equation (V).
Substitute
Solve the above equation
Take square both the sides.
Conclusion:
Substitute,
Therefore, the radius of the orbit is
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