The speed of the electron (in $ms^{-1}$) in the third orbit of a hydrogen atom is approximately (mass of electron $= 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \ kg$).

  • A
    $3.6 \times 10^5$
  • B
    $2.18 \times 10^6$
  • C
    $7.26 \times 10^5$
  • D
    $2.18 \times 10^5$

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