Find the Central Force on an Electron in a Hydrogen Atom

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The discussion focuses on calculating the central force acting on an electron in a hydrogen atom using the Bohr model. The electron's speed is noted as approximately 1.96e+6 m/s, and the radius of its circular orbit is 4.8e-11 m. Participants suggest using Coulomb's law for force calculations, but there is confusion regarding the distinction between central and centripetal forces. The lack of a specified mass for the electron complicates the calculations for some contributors. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes the need for clarity on the central force concept in this context.
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In the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom,
the speed of the electron is approximately
1.96e+6 m/s.
Find the central force acting on the electron
as it revolves in a circular orbit of radius
4.8e-11 m. Answer in units of N.
 
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thanks astronuc, but that did not help. i was talking about the "central force", not "centripetal" and again, the mass of the particle is not given, so i can't use the mass.
 
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