A particle of mass m is moving in a circular orbit under the influence of the central force F(r) = -kr, corresponding to the potential energy V ( r ) = k r 2 / 2 , where k is a positive force constant and r is the radial distance from the origin. According to the Bohr's quantization rule, the angular momentum of the particle is given by L = nh, where h = h / ( 2 π ) , ℎ is the Planck's constant, and n a positive integer. If v and E are the speed and total energy of the particle, respectively, then which of the following expression(s) is(are) correct?(A) r 2 = n h sqrt (1 /m k), (B) v 2 = n h √ k /m 3 (C) L /m r 2 = √ k/ m(D) E = n h /2 (√ k /m)

 Alright, let's tackle this problem step by step. We have a particle of mass 

m moving in a circular orbit under a central force F(r)=kr, which corresponds to the potential energy V(r)=12kr2. The angular momentum is quantized according to Bohr's quantization rule: L=n, where =h2πh is Planck's constant, and n is a positive integer. We need to determine which of the given expressions for rvLmr2, and E are correct.

Understanding the Central Force and Circular Motion

First, let's recall that for a particle moving in a circular orbit under a central force, the centripetal force required to keep the particle in circular motion is provided by the central force itself.

The centripetal force is given by:

Fcentripetal=mv2r

The given central force is:

F(r)=kr

Since the force is attractive (negative sign indicates direction towards the center), the magnitude provides the centripetal force:

kr=mv2rkr2=mv2v2=kr2mv=rkm(1)

Angular Momentum Quantization

Bohr's quantization rule states:

L=n

where L is the angular momentum, =h2π, and n is a positive integer.

The angular momentum for a particle in circular motion is:

L=mvr

So,

mvr=nv=nmr(2)

Relating Equations (1) and (2)

From equation (1):

v=rkm

From equation (2):

v=nmr

Set them equal:

rkm=nmr

Multiply both sides by mr:

mr2km=nr2mk=nr2=nmkr2=n1mk(3)

This looks like option (A), but let's check the exact form:
Option (A): r2=n1mk

Yes, this matches equation (3). So, option (A) is correct.

Finding v2

From equation (1):

v=rkm

Square both sides:

v2=r2km

From equation (3):

r2=nmk

So,

v2=nmkkmv2=nkmmkv2=nkmmv2=nkm3v2=nkm3

Now, compare with option (B):
Option (B): v2=nkm3

This matches exactly. So, option (B) is correct.

Checking Lmr2

Given:

L=n

From equation (3):

r2=nmk

So,

Lmr2=nmnmkLmr2=nmkmnLmr2=mkmLmr2=km

Now, compare with option (C):
Option (C): Lmr2=km

This matches exactly. So, option (C) is correct.

Total Energy E

The total energy E is the sum of kinetic and potential energy:

E=T+VT=12mv2

From equation (1):

v=rkm

So,

v2=r2kmT=12mr2km=12kr2

Potential energy:

V=12kr2

So,

E=12kr2+12kr2=kr2

From equation (3):

r2=nmk

So,

E=knmkE=nkm

Now, compare with option (D):
Option (D): E=n2km

This is half of what we derived. Our calculation shows E=nkm, not n2km.

Wait, let me re-examine the energy calculation.

Actually, for a harmonic oscillator (which this is, since F=kr), the total energy is equally divided between kinetic and potential energy. So, E=2×12kr2=kr2, as I had. But the standard quantum harmonic oscillator has energy levels En=ω(n+12), where ω=km.

But here, Bohr's quantization is applied differently, leading to E=nkm. So, option (D) is missing a factor of 2 compared to our result. Thus, option (D) is incorrect as stated.

Re-evaluating Option (D)

Given that in standard quantum mechanics, the energy levels of a harmonic oscillator are En=ω(n+12), with ω=km, but here we're using Bohr's quantization, which might differ.

From our earlier steps, E=nkm, whereas option (D) has n2km. So, unless there's a factor I'm missing, option (D) seems incorrect.

Conclusion

After carefully analyzing each option:

  • (A) r2=n1mk → Correct

  • (B) v2=nkm3 → Correct

  • (C) Lmr2=km → Correct

  • (D) E=n2km → Incorrect (should be nkm)

Final Answer

The correct options are (A), (B), and (C).

Expressed in the required format:

  • Correct options: A,B,C

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