Question

The magnitude of an orbital angular momentum
vector of an electron is V into how many
components will the vector split if an external field
is applied to it?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The orbital angular momentum is given by  

l(l+1)

​  

×h/2π

In the question it is given to be  

6

​  

×h/2π

so, it means  

l(l+1)

​  

 =    

6

​  

 

l = 2

The possible values of magnetic quantum number for l=2 will be

m  

l

​  

 =−2,−1,0,1,2

So, the vector can split into five components in the presence of external magnetic field.