How is angular momentum quantized?
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Quantization of angular momentum means that the radius of the orbit and the energy will be quantized as well. Bohr assumed that the discrete lines seen in the spectrum of the hydrogen atom were due to transitions of an electron from one allowed orbit/energy to another.
The definite magnitude and direction of one component of angular momentum is known as "space quantization". Restriction of to integer values was exploited in Bohr's model of the hydrogen atom. When spin is involved, and can also take half-integer values.
The definite magnitude and direction of one component of angular momentum is known as "space quantization". Restriction of to integer values was exploited in Bohr's model of the hydrogen atom. When spin is involved, and can also take half-integer values.
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