Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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Chapter 31 - Atomic Physics - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 1115: 92

Answer

a) the wavelength of the standing wave is less than $1.33\times 10^{-9}m$. b) $\lambda_2=66.44\times 10^{-11}m$

Work Step by Step

(a) We know that $\lambda_n\propto n$. This relation shows that when $n$ increases then $\lambda_n$ increases as well. Thus, when the electron is in a state whose standing wave consisting of two wavelengths then the wavelength of the standing wave is less than $1.33\times 10^{-9}m$. (b) As $n=2$, thus, $\lambda_2=2\pi(2)(5.29\times 10^{-11})$ $\lambda_2=66.44\times 10^{-11}m$
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