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Properties of Atoms. Spectra.

Problem 6.154

A hydrogen atom in the normal state is located at a distance \(r=2.5 \mathrm{~cm}\) from a long straight conductor carrying a current \(I=10 \mathrm{~A} .\) Find the force acting on the atom.

Reveal Answer
F=2IμB/cr2=31026 NF=2 I \mu_{B} / c r^{2}=3 \cdot 10^{-26} \mathrm{~N}