engineering physics MCQ #334

The ratio of the energies of the first three orbits in hydrogen atom is

engineering physics MCQ #334

  1. Question 1

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

    • A) 1 : 1/4 : 1/9
    • B) 1 : 4 : 9
    • C) 1 : 1/2 : 1/3
    • D) 1 : 2 : 3

    Answer: 1 : 1/4 : 1/9

    Explanation: Using Bohr's model, energy is inversely proportional to n², hence 1 : 1/4 : 1/9.