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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

When an electron of hydrogen atom is raised from the ground state to an excited state.

Options:

Both kinetic energy and potential energy decreases.

Both kinetic energy and potential energy increases.

The potential energy decreases and kinetic energy increases

The potential energy increases and kinetic energy decreases

Correct Answer:

The potential energy increases and kinetic energy decreases

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → The potential energy increases and kinetic energy decreases