AIPMT PRELIMS2003Physics-Electrostatics
AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Physics Coulomb's Law MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
An electron is moving round the nucleus of a hydrogen atom in a circular orbit of radius r. The coulomb force between the two is -(where )
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Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The force between the electron and the nucleus is attractive, hence the negative sign. The formula for the Coulomb force is given by F = -K rac{e^2}{r^2} \hat{r}.
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