Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 41 - Atomic Physics - Exercises and Problems - Page 1206: 2

Answer

(a) $L = 1.41~\hbar$ (b) $L = 3.46 ~\hbar$

Work Step by Step

(a) In the $4p$ state, $l = 1$ We can find the angular momentum: $L = \sqrt{l~(l+1)}~\hbar$ $L = \sqrt{(1)~(1+1)}~\hbar$ $L = 1.41~\hbar$ (b) In the $5f$ state, $l = 3$ We can find the angular momentum: $L = \sqrt{l~(l+1)}~\hbar$ $L = \sqrt{(3)~(3+1)}~\hbar$ $L = 3.46 ~\hbar$
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