Radius of nth Bohr Orbit

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Radius of nth Bohr Orbit

### Formula:

$$r_n=\frac{n^2h^2}{4\pi^2me^2kZ}$$

### Terminologies:

- $$r_n$$ β†’ Radius of nth orbit.

- n β†’ Principal quantum number.

- h β†’ Planck's constant.

- m β†’ Mass of electron.

- e β†’ Charge of electron.

- k β†’ Electrostatic constant.

- Z β†’ Atomic number.

### Usage:

- Used to calculate radius of electron orbit in hydrogen-like species.

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