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Question 44

In a model of the hydrogen atom, the energy levels Wn are given by the formula Wn = -\(\frac{R}{n^2}\), where n is an integer and R is a constant. Determine the energy released in the transition from n = 3 to n = 2.

  • A.\(\frac{R}{5}\)
  • B.-\(\frac{R}{4}\)
  • C.\(\frac{5R}{36}\)
  • D.\(\frac{-5R}{36}\)
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Physics
Year
2002
Question no.
#44
Type
Objective
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