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I'm no physicist, so please enlighten me. Is an electron's spin related to the spin of a proton? Do they spin at the same frequency? I read that electrons have a higher magnetic moment and stuff.
neptunedude said:Why do electrons and protons spin?
neptunedude said:Why do electrons and protons spin?
ZapperZ said:This is also the wrong concept based on the way you asked.
Electrons and protons DO NOT SPIN.
They do, however, have a property called "spin quantum number". There's nothing spinning here. The name 'spin' stuck due to historical reasons. Do not be fooled by the name. Rather, try to understand the physics.
Zz.
Electron spin and proton spin refer to the intrinsic angular momentum of these subatomic particles. While both are considered spin, they are fundamentally different properties.
Electron spin is a quantum mechanical property that is determined by the orientation of the electron's magnetic dipole moment. It can have two possible values, either "spin up" or "spin down".
Electron spin plays a crucial role in determining the electronic structure and properties of atoms, molecules, and materials. It affects the magnetic and chemical behavior of these systems, and is essential for understanding chemical bonding and reactions.
Unlike electron spin, proton spin does not have two possible values. Protons have a spin of 1/2, similar to electrons, but they also have a property called isospin which can have three possible values. Proton spin is also involved in determining the nuclear magnetic moment of atoms.
Electron spin and proton spin are intrinsic properties of these particles and cannot be altered or changed. They are always present and play a fundamental role in the behavior of matter at the atomic and molecular level.