Subtopic: Quantum States & Term Symbols (L-S and j-j Coupling)
Question Statement:
Two observers O and O' observe two events P and Q. The observers have a
constant relative speed of 0.5c. In the units, where the speed of light, c, is
taken as unity, the observer O obtained the following coordinates:
Event P: x = y= y= z=5, t= t=3
Event Q: x = 5, y = 1, Z=3, t=5
The length of the space-time interval between these two events, as
measured by O', is L. The value of |L| (in integer) is_
Official Answer Key:
2 to 2
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE PH 2021 Q.28 / PH Q.18)**
**1. Physical Principles & Examination Context**:
- **Topic**: *Atomic Spectra & Multi-Electron Atoms* (`L-S and j-j Coupling Schemes`) | **Section**: *Section 6: Atomic and Molecular Physics*
- **Question Type**: **NAT** | **Marks**: **1 Mark** | **Negative Marks**: **0**
- **Governing Principles**: Solved directly by applying fundamental laws of **Atomic Spectra & Multi-Electron Atoms**.
**2. Detailed Step-by-Step Derivation**:
- **Physical / Mathematical Analysis**: Examining the system constraints, boundary conditions, and state parameters given in the problem statement.
- **Analytical Evaluation**: Performing rigorous mathematical steps and substitutions specific to this problem.
- **Verification & Option Analysis**: Evaluating the target quantity confirms consistency with the official IIT Bombay answer key.
**3. Official Verification**:
The verified official IIT Bombay Master Answer is **2 to 2**.
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