In Bohr's model, angular momentum of an electron in orbit n equals:
An h
Bh / n
C2 h / n
Dn h / (2π) (= nħ)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. n h / (2π) (= nħ)
**Bohr's quantization condition:** L = nh/(2π) = nħ for orbit n.
Only specific values allowed.
Foundation of quantum mechanics.
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