The discussion revolves around calculating the centripetal acceleration of an electron in its lowest Bohr orbit, focusing on the parameters of speed and radius relevant to this context.
There is an ongoing exchange regarding the calculation, with one participant confirming the use of correct values and mathematics. The conversation also touches on the need to consider the vector nature of acceleration.
Participants have not provided explicit equations or detailed methodologies, and there is a light-hearted exchange regarding the tone of responses.
Right if you used the right v and r and the math is right.nmsurobert said:Homework Statement
Calculate the centripetal acceleration of an electron in the lowest Bohr orbit.
Homework Equations
no equations were given but i think i have to use ac = v2/r
were v = 2.19 x 106 m/s (speed of electron in its lowest orbit)
r = ao = 5.29 x 10-11m (minimum radius)
The Attempt at a Solution
so
(2.19 x 106m/s)2/(5.29 x 10-11m)
= 9.07x1022 m/s2
does this look correct?
Yer' welcome! That moniker was given to me at work, my 1st name being rudy. I fear there was some rationale behind it ... :-)nmsurobert said:thank you rude man! youre not as rude as your name suggests ;-)