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PhysicsMediumMCQ2019 · 12 Apr Shift 2

Q26.The electron in a hydrogen atom first jumps from the third excited state to the second excited state and subsequently to the first excited state. The ratio of the respective wavelengths λ1 of the photons emitted in this λ2 process is: (1) 7 (2) 20 5 7 (3) 9 (4) 27 7 5

What This Question Tests

This question tests the application of the Rydberg formula or energy level transitions in the hydrogen atom to calculate the wavelengths of emitted photons during electron jumps and then find their ratio.

Concepts Tested

Bohr's model energy levelsRydberg formulaPhoton emission wavelength

Formulas Used

1/λ = R_H * (1/n₁² - 1/n₂²)

E = hc/λ

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