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manenbu
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I have a question which may seem stupid, but I think I missing something here.
I see 2 equations describing allowed energies for electrons in hydrogenic atoms, being:
[tex]E = -\frac{hcRZ^2}{n^2}[/tex]
And
[tex]E = -\frac{RZ^2}{n^2}[/tex]
I assume that both are correct, but what makes the difference? Is it the same R for both of them? or the second R includes the h and c inside?
How would I tell the difference?
Please enlighten me. Thanks :)
I see 2 equations describing allowed energies for electrons in hydrogenic atoms, being:
[tex]E = -\frac{hcRZ^2}{n^2}[/tex]
And
[tex]E = -\frac{RZ^2}{n^2}[/tex]
I assume that both are correct, but what makes the difference? Is it the same R for both of them? or the second R includes the h and c inside?
How would I tell the difference?
Please enlighten me. Thanks :)