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what are the formulas for orbital and spin angular momentum? Or both have the same formula?
The formula J=mvr is for orbital or spin angular momentum?
The formula J=mvr is for orbital or spin angular momentum?
vkroom said:spin is not a derivable quantity in the sense if orbital angular momentum. So you can't have such a classical expression for it.
J=mvr is the orbital angular momentum, albeit in a the classical sense.
quantum mechanically one can't have such formulae. Its a bit different in this regime.
Orbital angular momentum refers to the rotational motion of a particle around an axis, while spin angular momentum refers to the intrinsic angular momentum of a particle. In other words, orbital angular momentum is associated with the motion of an object in space, while spin angular momentum is an inherent property of a particle.
Orbital and spin angular momentum are both forms of angular momentum and are related through the total angular momentum of a particle. The total angular momentum is the sum of the orbital and spin angular momentum.
Orbital angular momentum is quantized, meaning it can only take on certain discrete values. This is due to the wave-like nature of particles and is governed by the laws of quantum mechanics. The quantization of orbital angular momentum is represented by the quantum number l.
Spin angular momentum is a fundamental property of particles and is responsible for their magnetic properties. It also plays a crucial role in determining the electronic structure of atoms and the behavior of particles in magnetic fields.
The combination of orbital and spin angular momentum determines the energy levels and allowed transitions of an electron in an atom. It also affects the magnetic properties and the behavior of the electron in an external magnetic field.