An electron revolving in nth Bohr orbit has magnetic moment n. If n nx, the value of x is
- 2
- 0
- 3
- 1
Answer
(4) 1
Solution
The revolving electron behaves as a current loop: i = eT = ev2 r
so its magnetic moment is = iA = ev2 r r2 = evr2
In Bohr's model rn n2 and vn 1n
hence n vnrn 1n n2 = n, which means x = 1
Answer: (4)