How Does Bohr's Theory Apply to Electron-Positron Orbits?

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Homework Statement


The system consists of an electron and a positron, which are rotating around each other. Using Bohr's theory of the hydrogen atom, what are possible orbits' radius (from the system mass center) and possible energy equation.


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Have no clue at the moment
 
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You have to make an attempt before anyone can help. The problem statement itself gives part of the answer on how to proceed: Bohr's Hydrogen atom theory.
 
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