Answer to Question #168038 in Physics for Nour

Question

Assuming a classical picture of the atom, an electron is captured into a circular orbit about a spherically shaped singly-charged ion, thus neutralizing it. In the frame of reference of the ion, the neutral atom acquires a component of velocity that is

A. in the opposite direction to that of the incoming electron.

B. in the same direction as that of the incoming electron.

C. equal to zero.

D. unpredictable, since insufficient information given

Answer 1

A. in the opposite direction to that of the incoming electron.