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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

An electron makes a transition from orbit n = 4 to the orbit n = 2 of a hydrogen atom. What is the wavelength of the emitted radiations? (R = Rydberg constants)

Options:

$\frac{16}{4R}$

$\frac{16}{5R}$

$\frac{16}{2R}$

$\frac{16}{3R}$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{16}{3R}$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → $\frac{16}{3R}$