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Physics Part-I
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If one of the two electrons of a molecule is removed, we get a hydrogen molecular ion . In the ground state of an , the two protons are separated by roughly , and the electron is roughly from each proton. Detere the potential energy of the system. Specify your choice of the zero of potential energy.

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The system of two protons and one electron is represented in the given figure.

Charge on proton 1, 

Charge on proton 2, 

Charge on electron, 

Distance between protons 1 and 2, 

Distance between proton 1 and electron, 

Distance between proton 2 and electron, 

The potential energy at infinity is zero.

Potential energy of the system,

Substituting , we obtain

   

   

Therefore, the potential energy of the system is

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If one of the two electrons of a molecule is removed, we get a hydrogen molecular ion . In the ground state of an , the two protons are separated by roughly , and the electron is roughly from each proton. Detere the potential energy of the system. Specify your choice of the zero of potential energy.
Updated OnAug 29, 2023
TopicElectrostatic Potential and Capacitance
SubjectPhysics
ClassClass 12
Answer TypeText solution:1 Video solution: 1
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