Assuming a Classical Picture of the Atom, an Electron Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

Assuming a classical picture of the atom, an electron is captured into a circular orbit about a spherically shaped, singly charged ion, thus neutralizing it. In the frame of reference of the ion, the neutral atom acquires a component of velocity that is

• A)in the opposite direction to that of the incoming electron.
• B)equal to zero.
• C)in the same direction as that of the incoming electron.
• D)unpredictable because insufficient information has been given.

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