@nate22621 "n" is the "principal quantum number" and is an integer that counts from 1 to infinity, depending on the energy of the electron. So n could be 1 or 2 or 3.... The "r" isn't squared in equation 4 because this is the "electric potential energy" due to the Coulomb interaction. This energy term is due to the Force. So the energy is inverse-r, not inverse-r^2. Hope this helps. Our hyperphysics link on our eHub will have the quantities discussed that I put in parentheses above. Peace!
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isuruar23 1 month ago
I got two questions
what exactly is n?
why isn't r squared in equation 4?
nate22621 4 months ago
@nate22621 "n" is the "principal quantum number" and is an integer that counts from 1 to infinity, depending on the energy of the electron. So n could be 1 or 2 or 3.... The "r" isn't squared in equation 4 because this is the "electric potential energy" due to the Coulomb interaction. This energy term is due to the Force. So the energy is inverse-r, not inverse-r^2. Hope this helps. Our hyperphysics link on our eHub will have the quantities discussed that I put in parentheses above. Peace!
bestdamntutoring 4 months ago
@bestdamntutoring ah thanks man, damn ya'll are the best
nate22621 4 months ago 2