Question

In the Bohr model of the Hydrogen atom, a single electron orbits around a single proton (which constitutes the nucleus). The mass of the electron (9.11x10^-31 kg) is much less than the proton (1.67x10^-27 kg), so the proton remains stationary while the electron moves around it. If the electron is 6.6x10^-11 m away from the proton, calculate the magnitude of the electric force (in N) exerted by the proton on the electron.

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[Continued ...] In the Bohr model, an electron (9.11x10^-31 kg) orbits a proton (1.67x10^-27 kg) at a distance of 6.6x10^-11 m.

Use your understanding of circular motion and centripetal acceleration to determine the speed (in m/s) of the electron in its orbit.

Answer 1