engineering physics MCQ #464

The potential energy of the electron in the first Bohr orbit is

engineering physics MCQ #464

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The potential energy of the electron in the first Bohr orbit is

    • A) -27.2 eV
    • B) -13.6 eV
    • C) -6.8 eV
    • D) 13.6 eV

    Answer: -27.2 eV

    Explanation: PE = -2 * 13.6 = -27.2 eV, since TE = -13.6 eV and KE = -TE = 13.6 eV.