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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

What will be the angular momentum in 6th orbit if l is the angular momentum of the electron in the 3rd orbit of hydrogen atom?

Options:

l/2

3l

2l

l/3

Correct Answer:

2l

Explanation:

The angular momentum of nth orbit is given by

L= mvnr= nh/2π

The angular momentum of third orbit (L3) = 3h/2π = l

The angular momentum of sixth orbit (L6) = 6h/2π = 2(3h/2π)

L= 2l

So, the correct option is (c).