engineering chemistry MCQ #996

The spin angular momentum is given by √(s(s+1)) ħ. What is the spin angular momentum for s = 1/2?

engineering chemistry MCQ #996

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The spin angular momentum is given by √(s(s+1)) ħ. What is the spin angular momentum for s = 1/2?

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

    Answer: (√3)/2 ħ

    Explanation: Using √(s(s+1)) ħ, for s = 1/2, we get √(1/2(1/2+1)) ħ = (√3)/2 ħ.