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
A
-3.4 eV & -3.4 eV
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B
-6.8 eV & 3.4 eV
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C
-6.8 eV & -3.4 eV
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D
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.