The potential energy of an electron in t

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

The potential energy of an electron in the nth orbit is given by which of the following?

(Let k be a positive constant)

Options:

k/r_n²

k/r_n

kr_n²

kr_n

Correct Answer:

k/r_n

Explanation:

Potential Energy : U = -(e²/ 4πε₀r_n) =$\frac{k}{r_n}$