engineering physics MCQ #378

The Paschen series corresponds to transitions to n = 3. What is the wavelength of the first line?

engineering physics MCQ #378

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The Paschen series corresponds to transitions to n = 3. What is the wavelength of the first line?

    • A) 1875 nm
    • B) 1282 nm
    • C) 820 nm
    • D) 1094 nm

    Answer: 1875 nm

    Explanation: For the first line, n = 4 to n = 3, using 1 / λ = R * (1 / 3² - 1 / 4²) gives λ = 1875 nm.