The orbital angular momentum of an electron in a D state has a magnitude of . The figure shows orientations of the angular momentum vector or an electron placed in a magnetic field in the positive z direction. The vector that represents a correct orientation when the field is applied is
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 5

Question

The orbital angular momentum of an electron in a D state has a magnitude of  . The figure shows orientations of the angular momentum vector or an electron placed in a magnetic field in the positive z direction. The vector that represents a correct orientation when the field is applied is
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5

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The Answer of  The orbital angular momentum of an electron in a D state has a magnitude of  . The figure shows orientations of the angular momentum vector or an electron placed in a magnetic field in the positive z direction. The vector that represents a correct orientation when the field is applied is
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5

The Orbital Angular Momentum of an Electron in a D