Concept explainers
(a)
To calculate: The radius of the first Bohr Orbit.
(a)
Answer to Problem 3.3P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A µ-meson has a charge of
Formula used:
The formula to find the radii of the electronic orbits is:
Calculation:
Here,
n = 1
Substituting the values in the formula of radii of the electronic orbits,
Conclusion:
The radius is
(b)
To calculate: The ionization potential.
(b)
Answer to Problem 3.3P
E = 2.8 x 103 eV
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A µ-meson has a charge of
Formula used:
The total energy in any permissible orbit is:
Calculation:
Here,
Substituting the values in the formula of total energy,
Conclusion:
The ionization potential
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