Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 27 - Early Quantum Theory and Models of the Atom - Problems - Page 800: 63

Answer

Yes, the use of nonrelativistic formulas are justified in the Bohr atom. The value of $\sqrt(1-v^2/c^2)$ is 0.99997

Work Step by Step

The velocity of electron in ground state of hydrogen atom is given by- $v=h/2\pi mr_1 =6.63*10^{-34}/[2\pi *(9.1* 10^{-31})*(0.529*10^{-10})] =0.022*10^8 m/s$ so, $v/c=(0.022*10^8)/(3*10^8)=7.33*10^{-3}<<1$ so, the use of nonrelativistic formulas are justified in the Bohr atom. The value of $\sqrt(1-v^2/c^2)$= $\sqrt 1-(7.33*10^{-3})^2$ = 0.99997
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