Recent content by Stephen Raj

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    Graduate Understanding the Spin of Electron and Its Quantum Numbers

    According to spin quantum number, the spin value of electron pair is taken as +1/2 and -1/2. Why should we take only these values. I didn't understand what the spin of electron represents.
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    High School Does the energy of a photon determine its size in relation to an electron?

    According to einstein's theory, energy of one photon is absorbed by one electron. Is this photon is smaller than electron? If not, why energy of photon is not absorbed by other subatomic particles.
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    Undergrad Why Do Protons Not Absorb Light Rays?

    Why can't energy is absorbed by protons rather than by electrons when a light ray strikes the atom.