If the speed of an electron in the first orbit of hydrogen is c/137, its speed in the second orbit is

Options

  • A. c/137
  • B. c/274
  • C. c/548
  • D. c/69
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. c/274

Detailed Explanation

Since v is proportional to 1/n, the second-orbit speed is (c/137)/2 = c/274.