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PhysicsMediumMCQ2021 · 26 Aug Shift 1

Q17.A particular hydrogen like ion emits radiation of frequency 2. 92 × 1015 Hz when it makes transition from n = 3 to n = 1. The frequency in Hz of radiation emitted in transition from n = 2 to n = 1 will be: (1) 6. 57 × 1015 (2) 2. 46 × 1015 (3) 0. 44 × 1015 (4) 4. 38 × 1015

What This Question Tests

This problem involves using the Rydberg formula for hydrogen-like ions to determine the atomic number from one transition and then calculating the frequency for another transition.

Concepts Tested

Energy levels in hydrogen-like atomsRydberg formula for frequencyAtomic number (Z)

Formulas Used

ν = R_H c Z² (1/n₁² - 1/n₂²)

E = hν

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