Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

Assertion (A) : Atoms of each element are stable and emit characteristic spectrum.

Reason (R) : The spectrum provides useful information about the atomic spectrum.

Options:

A and R are both true and R is the correct explanation of A.

A and R are both true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

A is true but R is false.

A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer:

A and R are both true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Emitted spectrum is due to the transition of electrons from higher energy states to lower ones.