Velocity Dependence on Atomic Number

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Velocity Dependence on Atomic Number

### Formula:

$$v_n\propto\frac{Z}{n}$$

### Terminologies:

- $$v_n$$ β†’ Velocity of electron in nth orbit.

- Z β†’ Atomic number.

- n β†’ Principal quantum number.

### Usage:

- Used to compare electron velocities in hydrogen-like species.

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