Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

Wavelength of an electron revolving in 4th orbit is λ. What is the wavelength of the electron in 2nd orbit?

Options:

 λ/4

 4λ

 λ/16

 λ/2

Correct Answer:

 λ/2

Explanation:

 $ 2\pi r = n\lambda$

$ n\lambda = 2\pi r_0 n^2$

$\Rightarrow \lambda \propto n$

$ \Rightarrow \lambda'= \frac{\lambda}{2}$