Using Bohr's model, calculate the ratio of the magnetic fields generated due to the motion of the electrons in the 2nd and 4th orbits of hydrogen atom .
Answer
32
Solution
The orbiting electron forms a current loop: I = eT = ev2 r
Field at the nucleus: B = 0I2r = 0ev4 r2 ⇒ B vr2
Bohr's model (Z = 1): v 1n, r n2
⇒ B 1/nn4 = 1n5
B2B4 = ( 42 )5 = 25 = 32
Answer: 32