Question: The electron in the hydrogen atom is subjected to a magnetic field produced by the proton. Explain this phenomenon. (i) Given that the radius

The electron in the hydrogen atom is subjected to a magnetic field   

The electron in the hydrogen atom is subjected to a magnetic field produced by the proton. Explain this phenomenon. (i) Given that the radius of the electron orbit is r and the electron speed is v, calculate the magnetic field produced by the proton at the location of the electron. Using the Bohr model, derive a formula for the energy level splitting due to the (ii) magnetic field calculated in (i) in terms of the quantum number n. (iii) Hence, calculate the splitting of then=2 level in eV.

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