Kinetic and potential energy in Bohr Coulomb orbit (K = −E_n, U = 2E_n (E_n total negative))
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K = −E_n, U = 2E_n (E_n total negative)
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| K | Kinetic energy (positive) |
| U | Electrostatic potential energy (negative, bound) |
| E_n | Total mechanical energy (negative) |
When to use this
1/r Coulomb force, circular orbit virial result.