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Theta is an angle that can be defined as the figure formed by two rays meeting at a common endpoint. Check FAQs
θ=acos(ml(l+1))
θ - Theta?m - Magnetic Quantum Number?l - Azimuthal Quantum Number?

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88.7337Edit=acos(2Edit90Edit(90Edit+1))
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Angle between Orbital Angular Momentum and z Axis Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Angle between Orbital Angular Momentum and z Axis?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
θ=acos(ml(l+1))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
θ=acos(290(90+1))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
θ=acos(290(90+1))
Next Step Evaluate
θ=1.54869474267074rad
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
θ=88.7336725091491°
LAST Step Rounding Answer
θ=88.7337°

Angle between Orbital Angular Momentum and z Axis Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Theta
Theta is an angle that can be defined as the figure formed by two rays meeting at a common endpoint.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Magnetic Quantum Number
Magnetic Quantum Number is the number which divides the subshell into individual orbitals which hold the electrons.
Symbol: m
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Azimuthal Quantum Number
Azimuthal Quantum Number is a quantum number for an atomic orbital that determines its orbital angular momentum.
Symbol: l
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)
acos
The inverse cosine function, is the inverse function of the cosine function. It is the function that takes a ratio as an input and returns the angle whose cosine is equal to that ratio.
Syntax: acos(Number)
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Theta

​Go Angle between Angular Momentum and Momentum along z axis
θ=acos(LzlQuantization)

Other formulas in Schrodinger Wave Equation category

​Go Maximum Number of Electron in Orbit of Principal Quantum Number
nelectron=2(norbit2)
​Go Total Number of Orbitals of Principal Quantum Number
t=(norbit2)
​Go Total Magnetic Quantum Number Value
m=(2l)+1
​Go Number of Orbitals of Magnetic Quantum Number in Main Energy Level
t=(norbit2)

How to Evaluate Angle between Orbital Angular Momentum and z Axis?

Angle between Orbital Angular Momentum and z Axis evaluator uses Theta = acos(Magnetic Quantum Number/(sqrt(Azimuthal Quantum Number*(Azimuthal Quantum Number+1)))) to evaluate the Theta, The Angle between orbital angular momentum and z axis formula is defined as the angle along the z-axis of the vector inclined with the angular momentum vector. Theta is denoted by θ symbol.

How to evaluate Angle between Orbital Angular Momentum and z Axis using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Angle between Orbital Angular Momentum and z Axis, enter Magnetic Quantum Number (m) & Azimuthal Quantum Number (l) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Angle between Orbital Angular Momentum and z Axis

What is the formula to find Angle between Orbital Angular Momentum and z Axis?
The formula of Angle between Orbital Angular Momentum and z Axis is expressed as Theta = acos(Magnetic Quantum Number/(sqrt(Azimuthal Quantum Number*(Azimuthal Quantum Number+1)))). Here is an example- 5084.065 = acos(2/(sqrt(90*(90+1)))).
How to calculate Angle between Orbital Angular Momentum and z Axis?
With Magnetic Quantum Number (m) & Azimuthal Quantum Number (l) we can find Angle between Orbital Angular Momentum and z Axis using the formula - Theta = acos(Magnetic Quantum Number/(sqrt(Azimuthal Quantum Number*(Azimuthal Quantum Number+1)))). This formula also uses Cosine (cos)Inverse Cosine (acos), Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Theta?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Theta-
  • Theta=acos(Angular Momentum along z Axis/Quantization of Angular Momentum)OpenImg
Can the Angle between Orbital Angular Momentum and z Axis be negative?
Yes, the Angle between Orbital Angular Momentum and z Axis, measured in Angle can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Angle between Orbital Angular Momentum and z Axis?
Angle between Orbital Angular Momentum and z Axis is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Angle between Orbital Angular Momentum and z Axis can be measured.
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