Question

The mass of muon (µ^–) is 207 times that of the electron and charge = –1.6 × 10^–19C. A muon can be captured by a nucleus to form a muonic atom. Then the ionization energy of the muonic atom is-

• A. 13.6 × 207 eV
• B. 13.6 × 186 eV
• C. $\frac{13.6}{207}$eV
• D. $\frac{13.6}{186}$eV

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

13.6 × 186 eV

Answer 2

I.E. = – E₁ = – (– 13.6 × 186) = 13.6 × 186 eV