Physics - Modern Physics - Quantum Mechanics - Angular momentum in quantum mechanics - Quantized Directions?
Surprising facts about quantum angular momentum. Q1: 'Can an orbiting electron have ANY angular momentum?' A) Yes, just like a planet. B) No - only specific quantized values! Answer: B! L = √(l(l+1))ℏ, where l = 0,1,2...(n-1). Q2: 'If you know the magnitude of angular momentum, can you know its exac