In this worksheet, we will practice calculating the difference in potential energy between the spin states of electrons in an atom.
Q1:
What are the possible polar orientations of the spin
momentum vector for an electron?
Aup , down
Bup , down
Cup , down
Dup , down
Eup , down
Q2:
A hydrogen atom is placed in an external uniform magnetic field of strength
.
Calculate the wavelength of light produced in a transition from a spin up to a spin down state of the atom.