The speed of an electron in the orbit of the hydrogen atom in the ground state is

Asked In Exam: BPSC TRE 2.0

Options

  • A. c
  • B. c/2
  • C. c/137
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. c/137

Detailed Explanation

In the Bohr model, the speed of the electron in the first orbit of hydrogen is approximately c/137.