*23.  Multiple-Concept Example 3 illustrates several of the concepts that come into play in this problem. A single electron orbits a lithium nucleus that contains three protons (+3e). The radius of the orbit is 1.76 x 10-11 m. Determine the kinetic energy of the electron.

 

Solve for mv2

 

So kinetic energy is

 

 

 

 

 

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