engineering chemistry MCQ #981

The spin angular momentum of an electron is given by S = √(s(s+1)) ħ. For s = 1/2, S will be

engineering chemistry MCQ #981

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The spin angular momentum of an electron is given by S = √(s(s+1)) ħ. For s = 1/2, S will be

    • A) √3/2 ħ
    • B) 1/2 ħ
    • C) √3/4 ħ
    • D) 0 ħ

    Answer: √3/2 ħ

    Explanation: For s = 1/2, S = √((1/2)(1/2 + 1)) = √(3/4) = √3/2 ħ.