Question
Physics Question on Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
The magnetic moment due to the motion of the electron in the nth energy state of a hydrogen atom is proportional to:
A
n
B
n2
C
n3
D
n0
Answer
n
Explanation
Solution
The magnetic moment of an electron in an atom is related to The magnetic moment of an electron in an atom is related to its angular momentum. For a hydrogen atom, in the nth energy state, the angular momentum is proportional to the principal quantum number n. As a result, the magnetic moment is also proportional to n.
Thus, the correct answer is (1), as the magnetic moment is directly proportional to n.its angular momentum. For a hydrogen atom, in the nth energy state, the angular momentum is proportional to the principal quantum number n. As a result, the magnetic moment is also proportional to n.