The positron has charge +e and mass equal to the electron mass. Calculate in electronvolts the ground- state energy of positronium-an "atom" that consists of a positron and an electron. Consider a positronium as a hydrogenlike atom with reduced mass μ = même /(me + me). -6.8 eV O None of the given choices. O -185 eV -13.6 eV 3.69 eV

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The positron has charge +e and mass equal to the
electron mass. Calculate in electronvolts the ground-
state energy of positronium-an "atom" that consists of a
positron and an electron. Consider a positronium as a
hydrogenlike atom with reduced mass μ = meme /(me +
me).
-6.8 eV
O None of the given choices.
-185 eV
O-13.6 eV
O 3.69 eV
Transcribed Image Text:The positron has charge +e and mass equal to the electron mass. Calculate in electronvolts the ground- state energy of positronium-an "atom" that consists of a positron and an electron. Consider a positronium as a hydrogenlike atom with reduced mass μ = meme /(me + me). -6.8 eV O None of the given choices. -185 eV O-13.6 eV O 3.69 eV
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