In an atom for the electron to revolve around the nucleus, the necessary centripetal force is obtained from the following force exerted by the nucleus on the electron

Nuclear force

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Gravitational force

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Magnetic force

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Electrostatic force

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The correct option is D
Electrostatic force

Electrostatic force provides necessary centripetal force for circular motion of electron.

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In an atom for the electron to revolve around the nucleus, the necessary centripetal force is obtained from the following force exerted by the nucleus on the electron

The correct option is D Electrostatic force Electrostatic force provides necessary centripetal force for circular motion of electron.

The correct option is D
Electrostatic force

Electrostatic force provides necessary centripetal force for circular motion of electron.