How Do I Solve Physics Homework Problems 21, 22, 23, and 24?

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This discussion focuses on solving specific physics homework problems related to quantum mechanics, specifically problems 21, 22, 23, and 24. For problem 22, the user is advised to use Bohr's radius formula, R = n²/Z(0.5929e-10), with n set to 1 for the first state. Problem 23 involves calculating energy using the formula E_n = -Z²/n² * (μ/m_e) * E_0, where the user initially calculated an energy value of -0.8625 eV. Problem 21 requires calculating the work needed to elevate an electron to the n = 5 level, while problem 24 involves using the kinetic energy formula T = p²/2m.

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Alright i scaned in my HW but it didn;t work soo all of my work is not there. Anyways, I need some help with #22 and #23. For 22 i started of with Bhors R = n^2/Z(.5929e-10( but i didn't know what to use for n. THen for 23 I used En=- 1^2/4^2(13.8eV) and got -.8625eV i believe all i need to do is convert it to J's/ Also 21 and 24 i need to g3et get but I'm super lost on those.

Thanks for any help
 

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Wow, I had that exact same problem on one of my QM tests...

[tex]r_n = \frac{n^2}{Z} \frac{m_e}{\mu} a_0[/tex]
and
[tex]E_n = -\frac{Z^2}{n^2}\frac{\mu}{m_e} E_0[/tex]

Make sure to calculate [itex]\mu[/itex] correctly. And you're looking for the first state in 22, so n = 1.

21. Calculate the work required to elevate them to the n = 5 level. Then just use the kinetic energy formula.

24.
[tex]T = \frac{p^2}{2m}[/tex]

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Awsome i'll take a crack at e'm and we'll see where at leaves me.
 

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