STANDARDPhysics-Atomic Physics
STANDARD Physics Bohr Model MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The ratio of kinetic energy to the total energy of an electron in a Bohr orbit of the hydrogen atom, is
A
1 : 1
B
1 : −1
C
2 : −1
D
1 : −2
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
In a Bohr orbit of the hydrogen atom, the kinetic energy is equal to the negative of the total energy. Therefore, the ratio of kinetic energy to total energy is 1 : −1.
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