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The momentum of an electron revolving in nth  orbit is given by : (Symbols have their usual meanings)
PhysicsAtomic PhysicsJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (25 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A nh2πr
  • B nh2r
  • C nh2π
  • D 2πrnh
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The correct answer is: nh2πr

According to Bohr's postulates, angular momentum of an electron in an orbit is given by,

L=mvr=nh2π

Therefore, linear momentum p=Lr=nh2πr

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