The speed of an electron in the third Bohr orbit of hydrogen is approximately

Options

  • A. c/137
  • B. c/274
  • C. c/411
  • D. 3c/137
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. c/411

Detailed Explanation

Using v_n = c/(137n), for n = 3 the speed is c/(137 × 3) = c/411.