Something large,like Earth, we can measure the rate (speed) that the Earth is spinning.like one revelution takes aprox.24 hrs.In electrons,that are much smaller and faster,is there a way to measure the rotational speed.
2007-01-27 01:47:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Electron spin is quantum jargon. It is not measured in "how fast" but as "up or down".
Another quantum jargon is "color". That doesnlt mean particles are purple or teal.
2007-01-27 01:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check out quarks. But it depends greatly on whether we are looking at a closed system or antimatter etc. its very rare that the speed of an electron is needed for any particular mathematical or physical equation... goodluck!!
AS physics student
Also the electronegitivity of the atom does have something to do with it!. i do know that in covalent bonding electrons are suspended in the magnetic field so the are held still
2007-01-27 01:55:28 · answer #2 · answered by Minx 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one knows if electrons actually spin.
2007-01-27 02:01:01 · answer #3 · answered by Tangent . 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋