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How much work is done in taking an elect...

How much work is done in taking an electron around a nucleus in a circular path?

A

maximum

B

minimum

C

0

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:
C
0
Explanation: Work done by an electron revolving in a circular orbit of radius .r. around a nucleus is zero because here, force and displacement are at right angles `(theta=90^@)`
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