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If the total energy of an electron in an orbit is positive, then

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The sign of the total energy determines the type of orbit in a central force system (like gravity or electrostatics): - \(E<0\): Bound, closed orbit (ellipse or circle). - \(E = 0\): Marginally unbound, parabolic trajectory. - \(E>0\): Unbound, hyperbolic trajectory.
Updated On: Mar 30, 2026
  • electron will revolve in a circular orbit
  • electron will revolve in an elliptical orbit
  • electron will not follow a closed orbit
  • electron will fall into the nucleus
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The Correct Option is C

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