Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:
What happens to the energy of the electron when it makes a transition from n=2 to n=1?
Options:
the energy remains constant
the angular momentum remains constant
the energy decreases
the angular momentum increases
Correct Answer:
the energy decreases
Explanation:
The angular momentum decreases and also the energy decreases. Electron emits radiations as it transits from higher energy level to lower energy level.