Question:

The ratio of kinetic energy to the total energy of an electron in a Bohr orbit of the hydrogen atom, is

Updated On: Apr 24, 2026
  • 1:1
  • 2:-1
  • 1:-1
  • 1:-2
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

From Bohr model of hydrogen atom:

The total energy of an electron is negative and equals half of its potential energy in magnitude.

Using energy relation:

\[ E = -K \]

Therefore, kinetic energy is equal in magnitude and opposite in sign to total energy.

So the ratio becomes:

\[ K : E = 1 : -1 \]

Thus, the required ratio is:

\[ 1 : -1 \]

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