What is the velocity of the hydrogen atom after absorbing the photon?

In summary, the velocity of a hydrogen atom after absorbing a photon is affected by the energy of the photon, the mass of the hydrogen atom, and the direction of the photon's motion. Higher energy photons result in faster velocities, and heavier atoms have lower velocities compared to lighter atoms. The direction of the photon's motion after absorption depends on its initial direction and the hydrogen atom's motion prior to absorption, taking into account the conservation of momentum. The velocity of the hydrogen atom is not constant and can change depending on external forces and collisions with other particles.
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A stationary hydrogen atom with a mass of 1.67 x10^-27 kg absorbs a photon of light with an energy of 10.2eV.What is the velocity of the hydrogen atom after absorbing the photon?

This is my question:

Is it true that the atom has no speed since all the energy is completely absorbed at the energy level 10.2eV?
 
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hi dannie! :smile:

hint: momentum :wink:
 

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What is the velocity of the hydrogen atom after absorbing the photon?

The velocity of the hydrogen atom after absorbing a photon depends on several factors such as the energy of the photon, the mass of the hydrogen atom, and the direction of the photon's motion.

How does the energy of the photon affect the velocity of the hydrogen atom?

The energy of the photon is directly proportional to the velocity of the hydrogen atom after absorption. This means that higher energy photons will result in faster velocities of the hydrogen atom.

Does the mass of the hydrogen atom affect its velocity after absorbing a photon?

Yes, the mass of the hydrogen atom does affect its velocity after absorbing a photon. Heavier atoms will have a lower velocity compared to lighter atoms, assuming the same energy of the absorbed photon.

What is the direction of the photon's motion after absorption?

The direction of the photon's motion after absorption is dependent on the direction of the initial motion of the photon and the direction of the hydrogen atom's motion prior to absorption. The conservation of momentum must be taken into account.

Is the velocity of the hydrogen atom after absorbing a photon constant?

No, the velocity of the hydrogen atom after absorbing a photon is not constant. It will continue to change depending on any external forces acting on the atom and the number of collisions it experiences with other particles.

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