engineering physics MCQ #528

The radius of the nth orbit of hydrogen atom is given by rn = n² r₁. What is the radius of the third orbit?

engineering physics MCQ #528

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The radius of the nth orbit of hydrogen atom is given by rn = n² r₁. What is the radius of the third orbit?

    • A) 4.77 Å
    • B) 9 r₁
    • C) 9 Å
    • D) 4.5 Å

    Answer: 9 r₁

    Explanation: Substitute n = 3 in the given formula: r₃ = 3² r₁ = 9 r₁.