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Total energy of an electron in an atom is negative. What does it signify?

A

electron is bound to nucleus

B

the force between electron and nucleus is attractive or repulsive

C

the centripetal force provided for revolution is provided by electrostatic force of attraction

D

both (1) & (2)

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