Q. If $E_{P}$and $E_{K}$ are the potential energy and kinetic energy of the electron in stationary orbit in the hydrogen atom, the value of $\frac{E_{P}}{E_{K}}$ is

A) 2
B) $- 1$
C) 1
D) $- 2$
Explanation

(d) As is known,
$PE = - 2KE$
$ie,\ \ E_{P} = - 2E_{K}$ or $\frac{E_{p}}{E_{k}} = - 2$

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