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According to Bohr's theory, the time averaged magnetic field at the centre (i.e., nucleus) of a hydrogen atom due to the motion of electrons in the nth orbit is proportional to: (n= principal quantum number)
PhysicsAtomic PhysicsJEE MainJEE Main 2017 (08 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A n-3
  • B n-2
  • C n-4
  • D n-5
Solution:
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The correct answer is: n-5
v z n

r n 2 z

B= μI 2R

I= e T = e ( 2πR v ) = e 2π v R

B= μ 0 2 e 2π v R 2

B= μ 0 e 4π z n ( n 2 z ) 2

B=μ0e4πz3n5

B n 5 .

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