(a)
The quantum number
(a)
Answer to Problem 44GP
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
The mass of Earth is
Distance between Earth and Sun is
Revolution period of Earth,
Formula used:
The orbital quantum number
The actual magnitude of the angular momentum
Where,
Calculation:
Calculate the quantum number for the orbital angular momentum from
This gives
(b)
The number of possible orientations for the plane of Earth’s orbit.
(b)
Answer to Problem 44GP
Explanation of Solution
Given info: The orbital quantum number,
Formula used:
The orbital quantum number
If
Where,
Calculation:
The value of
So, the number of orientations is
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