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The energy of hydrogen atom in an orbit is −1.51 eV. What are kinetic and potential energies of the electron in this orbit? - Physics

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The energy of hydrogen atom in an orbit is −1.51 eV. What are the kinetic and potential energies of the electron in this orbit?

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Solution

Total energy = −1.51 eV

So, Potential energy = 2 × Total energy = −3.02 eV

Kinetic energy = −Total energy = 1.51 eV

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