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PhysicsMediumMCQ2018 · 08 Apr

Q28.If the series limit frequency of the Lyman series is VL, then the series limit frequency of the Pfund series is: (1) VL25 (2) 25 VL (3) 16 VL (4) VL16

What This Question Tests

This question tests the understanding of the Rydberg formula for the hydrogen spectrum, specifically defining series limits for different spectral series.

Concepts Tested

Rydberg formulaSeries limitLyman seriesPfund series

Formulas Used

1/λ = RZ²(1/n₁² - 1/n₂²)

v = c/λ

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