Lexi M.

asked • 01/14/22

In the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom, the electron is in orbit about the nuclear proton at a radius of 5.29x10^-11m. Assuming a circular orbit, determine the speed of the electron.

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Joshua H. answered • 01/14/22

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Grigoriy S.

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The only force in this case is Coulomb's force . There is no such thing as centripetal force!!! BTW, k in Coulomb's law has units Newton times meter squared divided by Coulomb squared.
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