Chapter 11, Problem 11.63E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The electrostatic potential energy $V$ between an electron and a proton is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The work required to bring the charges together from an infinite distance to form the defined system is called electrostatic potential energy.

The electrostatic potential energy is calculated by using the formula,

$\text{V}=\frac{-e^2}{4\pi {\epsilon }_{0}r}$

The electrostatic potential energy depends on the distance between the nucleus and electron and not on the angles.