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Question
The total energy of an electron in an atom in an orbit is -3.4 eV. Its kinetic and potential energies are, respectively ______.
Options
3.4 eV, -6.8 eV
3.4 eV, 3.4 eV
-3.4 eV, -3.4 eV
-3.4 eV, -6.8 eV
MCQ
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Solution
The total energy of an electron in an atom in an orbit is -3.4 eV. Its kinetic and potential energies are, respectively 3.4 eV, -6.8 eV.
Explanation:
T.E. = - K.E.
Also, P.E. = - 2 K.E.
∴ K.E. = + 3.4 eV
and P.E. = - 2 `xx` (+ 3.4) = - 6.8 eV
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