engineering physics MCQ #318

The ratio of the energies of the first two orbits of hydrogen atom is

engineering physics MCQ #318

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The ratio of the energies of the first two orbits of hydrogen atom is

    • A) 1 : 4
    • B) 4 : 1
    • C) 1 : 2
    • D) 2 : 1

    Answer: 1 : 4

    Explanation: Using Bohr's model, E_n ∝ 1 / n², hence E1 : E2 = 1 : 4.