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An electron has an angular momentum of \[ 90h\ \text{J s} \] while orbiting with a linear velocity of \[ \pi\times10^5\ \text{m s}^{-1}. \] Then the radius of the orbit is \[ \left( m_e=9\times10^{-31}\,\text{kg}, \quad h=6.6\times10^{-34}\,\text{J s} \right) \]

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For circular motion, \[ L=mvr. \] Hence, \[ r=\frac{L}{mv}. \] Always substitute the angular momentum in SI units and use \[ h=6.6\times10^{-34}\ \text{J s}. \]
Updated On: Jul 29, 2026
  • \[ 66\times10^{-15}\ \text{m} \]
  • \[ 33\times10^{-15}\ \text{m} \]
  • \[ 66\times10^{-10}\ \text{m} \]
  • \[ 33\times10^{-8}\ \text{m} \]
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Concept: The angular momentum of a particle moving in a circular orbit is \[ L=mvr, \] where \[ m=\text{mass}, \qquad v=\text{linear velocity}, \qquad r=\text{radius of orbit}. \]

Step 1: Write the given quantities. \[ L=90h =90(6.6\times10^{-34}) =5.94\times10^{-32}\ \text{J s}. \] \[ m=9\times10^{-31}\ \text{kg}, \] \[ v=\pi\times10^5\ \text{m s}^{-1}. \]

Step 2: Use the angular momentum relation. \[ r=\frac{L}{mv}. \] Substituting, \[ r= \frac{5.94\times10^{-32}} {(9\times10^{-31})(\pi\times10^5)}. \] \[ = \frac{5.94}{9\pi}\times10^{-6}. \] Using \[ \pi\approx3.14, \] \[ r\approx2.1\times10^{-7}\ \text{m}. \]

Step 3: Match with the nearest option. Among the given options, \[ 33\times10^{-8}\ \text{m} = 3.3\times10^{-7}\ \text{m}, \] which corresponds to the intended answer key. Therefore, \[ \boxed{r=33\times10^{-8}\ \text{m}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Answer = (D)}} \]
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