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Two electrons are in n = 1 and n = 3 orbits respectively. Find the ratio of their energies.
9:1
1:9
1:3
3:1
Total energy : E = \(\frac{-13.6}{n^2}\) eV
$ \Rightarrow E \propto \frac{1}{n^2}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{E_1}{E_3}= \frac{3^2}{1^2} = 9:1$