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A proton of mass 1.6 × 10⁻²⁷ kg goes round in a circular orbit of radius 0.10 m under a centripetal force of 4 × 10⁻¹³ N. then the frequency of revolution of the proton is about

Options

A

0.08 × 10⁸ cycles per sec

B

4 × 10⁸ cycles per sec

C

8 × 10⁸ cycles per sec

D

12 × 10⁸ cycles per sec

Correct Answer :

0.08 × 10⁸ cycles per sec

Solution :

The correct option is 0.08 × 10⁸ cycles per sec.

To find the frequency of revolution of the proton, we start by analyzing the centripetal force acting on it. When a particle of mass m moves in a circular orbit of radius r with a constant speed v, the centripetal force F is given by the formula:
F=mv2r

The relationship between linear velocity v, radius r, and angular velocity ω is:
v=rω
Substituting this into the centripetal force formula gives:
F=mrω2

The angular velocity ω is related to the frequency of revolution f by the equation:
ω=2πf
Substituting ω in terms of f into our force equation, we get:
F=mr2πf2=4π2mrf2

Now, we solve for the frequency f:
f2=F4π2mr
Taking the square root of both sides gives:
f=12πFmr

We are given the following values:
• Mass of the proton, m=1.6×10-27 kg
• Radius of the orbit, r=0.10 m
• Centripetal force, F=4×10-13 N

Substituting these values into the equation:
f=12π4×10-131.6×10-27×0.10
Simplify the term inside the square root:
4×10-131.6×10-28=2.5×1015=25×1014

Now, find the square root:
25×1014=5×107 s-1

Substitute this back into the frequency expression:
f=5×1072π
Using π3.14:
f5×1076.280.796×107 Hz
Expressing this in the format of the options:
f0.08×108 cycles per sec

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