20 Physics -- Circular Motion

Can we determine the exact spin of an electron(i.e. clockwise or anti-clockwise)??

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According to the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, it is impossible to determine the exact spin of an electron at any given moment. The Uncertainty Principle states that the more precisely we know the position of a particle, the less precisely we can know its momentum, and vice versa. Spin is a form of intrinsic angular momentum, which means it does not correspond to any specific position in space, and therefore cannot be measured precisely at the same time as its position.

However, while we cannot know the exact spin of an electron, we can still describe its behavior statistically. For example, we can use quantum mechanics to predict the probability of an electron having a certain spin orientation in a given situation, such as when it is in a magnetic field. Additionally, experiments such as the Stern-Gerlach experiment have demonstrated that electrons have quantized spin values, meaning that their spin can only have certain discrete values. So while we cannot know the exact spin of an electron, we can still make accurate predictions about its behavior based on statistical probabilities and experimental results.

No, we cannot determine the exact spin of an electron because we cant really isolate or separate an electron to study it. We can only study its effects.

Each orbital can have 2 electrons. If we talk about the p shell, it has three orbitals, Px, Py and Pz. Each of these orbitals contain two electrons making 6 electrons in p shell. Among these two electrons, one spins in clockwise direction whereas another one spins in anti clockwise direction.

But we cannot determine the exact spin so in theory like valence bond theory if there is only one electron in an orbital we assume it in clockwise direction (by giving an arrow pointing upwards)

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Coefficient of statistic friction (c) =0.60

Velocity (v)= 110km/hr =30.5m/s

We know,

F = (mv²)/r

Or, ma =mv²/r [F=ma]

Or, a=v²/r [mass is same]

Or, cg =v²/r [acceleration =coefficient of static friction acceleration due to gravity]

Or, 0.6010 =(30.5)²/r

Or, r= 155.041 m.

Therefore the minimum radius is 155.041m.

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