Chapter 11, Problem 11.64E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The validation of the fact that the gravitational potential energy is negligible as compared to the electrostatic potential energy $V$ at a distance of $1$ Bohr radius is to be stated.

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.