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Homework Statement
Derive m*= mM/(m+M) *hint* total angular momentum Iω=m*r2ω equals the sum of the individual angular momenta, where r = re + rn; re and rn are the distances of the electron and nucleus respectively from the center of mass.
Homework Equations
Angular Momentum = mvr
Conservation of Angular momenta
m=mass of electron
M=mass of nucleus
The Attempt at a Solution
m*r2ω = m(re)2ω + M(rn)2ω
I write out this equation but algebraically I can't seem to solve for m* properly so I must be missing something :/ sorry about the notation in the equation I am still learning how to properly use the tools in the message figure.