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Kinetic energy of an electron in a single electron system is 3.4 eV. Its potential energy and total energy in the same orbit are respectively

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-3.4 eV & -3.4 eV
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-6.8 eV & 3.4 eV
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-6.8 eV & -3.4 eV
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3.4 eV & -6.8 eV
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Solution

The correct option is C -6.8 eV & -3.4 eV
Kinetic energy, K=U2 …….. (1)
Hence,
Total Energy = K+U = -K……..(2)
Now, We have K = 3.4 eV
So from equation 1) U = -6.8 eV
And from equation 2) Total energy = -3.4 eV.

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