2006-08-26 09:02:45 · 6 answers · asked by goring 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
subatomic particles spin and the unit of spin is plank's constant.
spin of all the subatomic particles can add-up to give an atom a net spin.
2006-08-26 14:10:13 · answer #1 · answered by your mom 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no. not in the normal meaning.
However, they do have a physical value called "spin" that can be either +1 or -1 (there's a multiplicative constant, but I always forget it). As you can see: what you would call "spin" would be something that could range from - infinity to + infinity and wouldn't be restricted to only 2 values...
The "spin" of an atom is just a cool way of calling one of its physical values.
2006-08-26 16:09:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you mean "electrons"?
You should remember that the Bohr model of an atom, (with a nucleus in the middle and electrons orbiting it) is just a model to help you visualize what's going on with a view to better understanding it. "Spin", similarly, is just a useful way to clarify how electrons behave.
But it's good that you're interested!
Read some lectures by Feynman, you'll enjoy!
2006-08-26 17:52:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
atoms vibrate. also the electrons (the negative part of an atom) move in random directions around the nucleus of an atom (which consists of protons which are positive and neutrons which are neutral.)
2006-08-26 16:09:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes
2006-08-26 16:06:12 · answer #5 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
like king booker entering the ring
2006-08-26 16:05:51 · answer #6 · answered by Level 3 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋