Radius of Orbit Formula

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Radius of an Orbit is the distance from the center of orbit of an electron to a point on its surface. Check FAQs
ro=nquantum[hP]2πMassflight pathv
ro - Radius of an Orbit?nquantum - Quantum Number?Massflight path - Mass?v - Velocity?[hP] - Planck constant?π - Archimedes' constant?

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4E-28Edit=8Edit6.6E-3423.141635.45Edit60Edit
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Radius of Orbit Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ro=nquantum[hP]2πMassflight pathv
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ro=8[hP]2π35.45kg60m/s
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
ro=86.6E-3423.141635.45kg60m/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ro=86.6E-3423.141635.4560
Next Step Evaluate
ro=3.96641955858623E-37m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
ro=3.96641955858623E-28nm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ro=4E-28nm

Radius of Orbit Formula Elements

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Constants
Radius of an Orbit
Radius of an Orbit is the distance from the center of orbit of an electron to a point on its surface.
Symbol: ro
Measurement: LengthUnit: nm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Quantum Number
Quantum Number describe values of conserved quantities in the dynamics of a quantum system.
Symbol: nquantum
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mass
Mass is the quantity of matter in a body regardless of its volume or of any forces acting on it.
Symbol: Massflight path
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Velocity
Velocity is a vector quantity (it has both magnitude and direction) and is the rate of change of the position of an object with respect to time.
Symbol: v
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Planck constant
Planck constant is a fundamental universal constant that defines the quantum nature of energy and relates the energy of a photon to its frequency.
Symbol: [hP]
Value: 6.626070040E-34
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other formulas in Radius of Bohr's Orbit category

​Go Radius of Bohr's Orbit
rorbit_AN=(nquantum2)([hP]2)4(π2)[Mass-e][Coulomb]Z([Charge-e]2)
​Go Radius of Bohr's Orbit for Hydrogen Atom
rorbit_AV=(nquantum2)([hP]2)4(π2)[Mass-e][Coulomb]([Charge-e]2)
​Go Radius of Bohr's Orbit given Atomic Number
rorbit_AN=(0.52910000000000)(nquantum2)Z
​Go Radius of Orbit given Angular Velocity
rorbit_AV=veω

How to Evaluate Radius of Orbit?

Radius of Orbit evaluator uses Radius of an Orbit = (Quantum Number*[hP])/(2*pi*Mass*Velocity) to evaluate the Radius of an Orbit, The Radius of Orbit formula is defined as the radius of the fixed orbit as the electron revolves around the nucleus of the atom. Radius of an Orbit is denoted by ro symbol.

How to evaluate Radius of Orbit using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Radius of Orbit, enter Quantum Number (nquantum), Mass (Massflight path) & Velocity (v) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Radius of Orbit

What is the formula to find Radius of Orbit?
The formula of Radius of Orbit is expressed as Radius of an Orbit = (Quantum Number*[hP])/(2*pi*Mass*Velocity). Here is an example- 4E-19 = (8*[hP])/(2*pi*35.45*60).
How to calculate Radius of Orbit?
With Quantum Number (nquantum), Mass (Massflight path) & Velocity (v) we can find Radius of Orbit using the formula - Radius of an Orbit = (Quantum Number*[hP])/(2*pi*Mass*Velocity). This formula also uses Planck constant, Archimedes' constant .
Can the Radius of Orbit be negative?
Yes, the Radius of Orbit, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Radius of Orbit?
Radius of Orbit is usually measured using the Nanometer[nm] for Length. Meter[nm], Millimeter[nm], Kilometer[nm] are the few other units in which Radius of Orbit can be measured.
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